Senior Operations Analyst - Options Clearing

TD•Lake Mary, FL

1d•$60,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

TD Securities is looking for a Senior Options Analyst to join their Operations team. This position is hands-on and primarily serves as a point-person for ensuring trade break reconciliation, allocation, and timely clearance for all US option trades. This role will ensure daily activities within operations adhere to firm governance requirements. The role will partner with the rest of the TD Securities team to ensure a strong control infrastructure in accordance with firm and regulatory standards.

Requirements

BS/BA degree and/or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of Broadridge (Primarily BPS and OAES)
OCC Encore Exercise and Assignment Mechanics
WEX (or similar OMS experience)
Options Clearing expertise
Equities Clearing expertise as it relates to Options
Equity/Index/Flex Options Knowledge expertise
Prime Brokerage and CMTA clearance and allocations
Options Trade Support/away trading expertise
Options Regulations and reg reporting expertise a plus.
Fidessa a plus
AI/Automation expertise a plus
Proficient in Office 365 suite including Excel and Outlook
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Flexibility to work late nights and Saturdays as required.
Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve problems/issues.
Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills.
Demonstrates efficient time management skills and critical thinking.
Demonstrates organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Proactive and self-starter who is goal oriented.
Bachelor's degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience
5+ years related experience
Successful project management skills and ability to work independently
Proven ability to relate technical solutions to operational issues
Proven verbal and written communication skills
Excellent in operating computer applications with specific focus on data retrieval and research including CMOD
Solid understanding of data analysis techniques and methodology
Proficient in Monarch, Access and Excel, proven knowledge of PowerPoint and Word

Nice To Haves

Options Regulations and reg reporting expertise a plus.
Fidessa a plus
AI/Automation expertise a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with internal/external clients to ensure governance/control requirements are understood and adhered to.
Develop relationships with applicable members of Operations, Trading, Streetside counterparties, and Technology to ensure partnership and efficient operation and coordination.
Review records to ensure accuracy and completeness, in order to meet firm and regulatory standards.
Monitor controls, review exception reports, and escalate as needed.
Responsible for managing communications to internal/external partners.
Opportunities to work on projects involving process improvements and other strategic initiatives.
The Operations Analyst/Specialist II TDS coordinates and executes projects primarily focused on the continuous improvement of Operations and/or the attainment of organizational objectives.
The Operations Analyst/Specialist II TDS assists Operations management in identifying opportunities for process improvements, analyzes options (including software, workflow changes, training needs, and procedure modification), and presents recommendations and implements change.
Performs more complex operational analysis within the Loss Analytics department.
Works independently and works with the Management team in making decisions on policy and procedure changes.
Develops recommendation and coordinates the implementation of new procedures.
Disseminates analyzed findings and makes recommendations to Management pertaining to system configurations and/or process changes.
Manages through to completion on assigned projects including identifying project requirements, gathering information, developing an approach, executing the project and ensuring communication occurs across functional areas.
Projects could involve standardization, conversion, productivity, service quality or other strategic issues or documentation related to these areas.
Leads capacity analysis for Fraud software to determine appropriate staffing levels.
Collects and analyzes pertinent information and data pertaining to fraud committed against TD Bank.
Conducts detailed statistical analysis involving fraud loss and check card data and correlate to Fraud Management applications/processes to determine department effectiveness.
Completes ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests from Management including data collection.
Considered a subject matter expert for Operations processes and acts as a resource for resolving technical or operational issues.
Conducts capacity analysis for Fraud software to determine appropriate staffing levels.
Identifies opportunities and presents solutions for process improvements, including streamlining functions, resolving processing problems and improving service quality.
Develops solutions in conjunction with work teams and management and then coordinates implementation.