VP - Tech Solutions TDS (US)

Business Systems Analysis Expert

TDS has embarked on a multi-year digital transformation of GTB to position the transaction bank as a leading North American multi-currency treasury provider, enabling significant business growth across the TDS franchise. Reporting to the Senior Manager of transaction banking, we are looking for a Business Systems Analysis expert to plan, manage, and lead the delivery of detailed system requirements and technical and functional specifications that align to standards and frameworks. You will provide technical leadership and work in close partnership with ambitious business and technology partners, project teams and stakeholders to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate and manage detailed functional specifications. This is an opportunity to influence strategic technology solutions in the Global Transaction Banking space for corporate clients.

Plans, manages, and leads the delivery of detailed system requirements and technical / functional specifications in alignment with standards and frameworks. Provides technical leadership and works in close partnership with business partners / technology / project teams and stakeholders to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate, and manage detailed functional specifications.

Expert knowledge of system analysis process and techniques

Expert knowledge of systems and applications supported by the team including system components, functionality, interfaces, data flows, and business rules

Expert knowledge of enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and related expertise including design, development, testing and project management

Advanced to Expert understanding of business supported and broader organization

Works independently as the senior or lead system analyst and coaches / guides members within area of expertise

Subject matter expert and consults with clients and / or project teams and may be involved in the assessment of potential projects

Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate

7+ years relevant experience

Domain knowledge of global transaction banking processes, payments, SWIFT messaging, ISO 20022, regulatory compliance . Technical and Functional spec, Agile/Scrum, API documentation, cross-functional teams collaboration.

Develops effective and efficient solutions by researching / analyzing current state system capabilities and defining technology solutions options / recommendations working closely with key technology partners (e.g., Solution Designers and Architects)

Defines, documents, and translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications taking into account non-functional requirements

Supports testing teams in translating requirements and uses cases into test conditions and expected results for product, performance, user acceptance, and operational acceptance testing

Supports and contributes to project management activities by participating in the scoping and estimating of project efforts, risks identification and mitigation measures recommendation, communicating activity status, and providing timely notification and escalation of possible issues/problems to the Project Manager

Participates in quality management reviews, in particular reviews of the designs, prototypes, and other requirements work products to ensure they fulfill the requirements

Supports collaboration with key stakeholders to determine solutions, assesses impact to existing work processes and systems, and how to manage the integration

May provide operational / process related analysis and support to various extents

Adheres to existing processes / standards including requirements management and project management disciplines, well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards, and business technology architecture, escalating issues as required

Continuously enhances knowledge / expertise in own area and keeps current with leading-edge technologies trends / developments and develops expertise in TD services, applications, infrastructure, analytical tools, and techniques that can contribute to effective solution development / delivery

Continuously enhances knowledge of business domains and their products / services

Supports the development of business cases including benefits identification, RFI/RFP, and service level agreements with vendors / suppliers consistent with technology requirements / guidelines

Prioritizes and manages own workload in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines

Supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation, teamwork, and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interest

Participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

Coaches new or less experienced colleagues and acts as a reference for the requirements management lifecycle

Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and operational efficiency of the business unit and / or team

College degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience

5-7 Years of related experience

Expert knowledge of the technical environment/ tools (e.g., user environment, applications, software, hardware, programming languages and operating systems) in own area

Must be detail oriented and possess problem-solving skills

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and establish priorities

Proficient in interpersonal communication (both oral and written), and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

Domestic Travel Occasional

International Travel Never

Performing sedentary work Continuous

Performing multiple tasks Continuous

Operating standard office equipment - Continuous

Responding quickly to sounds Occasional

Sitting Continuous

Standing Occasional

Walking Occasional

Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never

Squatting Occasional

Bending Occasional

Kneeling Never

Crawling Never

Climbing Never

Reaching overhead Never

Reaching forward Occasional

Pushing Never

Pulling Never

Twisting Never

Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous

Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous

Reading, writing and comprehending instructions Continuous

Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Continuous