Business Insights Analyst I (US) at TD Securities in Charlotte, NC

Summary: TD Securities is one of the world's leading global financial institutions, and they are seeking a Business Insights Analyst I. The role involves conducting analyses on curated and aggregated data to generate insights that drive business growth and value, while collaborating with various functional areas to support analytics delivery. Responsibilities: - Conduct analyses on curated and/or aggregated DataMart's in conjunction with deep business subject matter expertise, to generate relevant analytical insights for business issues and identify opportunities to drive business growth and value - Applies understanding of respective business knowledge and strategies to produce relevant and meaningful analysis and materials to support the creation and maturation of business goals and objectives - Develops analysis and proper visualization or presentation to illustrate business trends and identify areas of business opportunities - Produces insights and recommends business actions to support business strategy and/or solve business problems - Works in partnership with various functional areas to provide day-to-day support and delivery of analytics - Executes on data requests accurately and within a timely manner - Represents functional area as an analytics & insights professional and key resource - Acts as a bridge to translate business requirements to analytics and reporting needs for a given domain while leveraging tools/techniques/methods that can be easily interpreted by the target audience - Provides day-to-day support and delivery of analytics insights and collateral - Contributes to the identification of key performance indicators - Provides suggestions, ideas, and opportunities to support business needs - Identifies opportunities for business/revenue growth and/or efficiencies for an assigned business or function - Identifies and investigates data/analytics related issues - Ensures data analysis and insights are reviewed to validate accuracy and minimize any potential errors - Develops analysis to corroborate initial proof of concept - May be required to educate/train business users on how to integrate analytics into decisions - Provides recommendations on financial/monetization goals to deliver on (e.g. quantify functional value, cost savings and revenue generated etc.) - Builds business requirements and facilitates project execution to develop insights - Utilizes quantitative and qualitative methodologies to interpret and present data effectively and clearly - Is knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keeps abreast of emerging trends for own functional area - Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary - Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience - Adheres to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines - Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts - Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite - May lead work streams by acting as a project lead/subject matter expert for small scale projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies - Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest - Supports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge/expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit - Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques - Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team - Keeps others informed and up to date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities - Contributes to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provides training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate - Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce - Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally Required Qualifications: - Undergraduate degree or advanced technical degree preferred (e.g., math, physics, engineering, finance or computer science) - Graduate's degree preferred with either progressive project work experience, or; Past relevant work experience is a plus - Python (primary), Power BI (secondary visualization tool), SQL, SAS, Power Apps - Strong communicators who can intelligently present ideas and experience - Ability to juggle multiple projects (expecting 2-4 assignments simultaneously) - Able to receive and make requests for information (due to working with audit partners) - Applies understanding of respective business knowledge and strategies to produce relevant and meaningful analysis and materials to support the creation and maturation of business goals and objectives - Develops analysis and proper visualization or presentation to illustrate business trends and identify areas of business opportunities - Produces insights and recommends business actions to support business strategy and/or solve business problems - Works in partnership with various functional areas to provide day-to-day support and delivery of analytics - Executes on data requests accurately and within a timely manner - Represents functional area as an analytics & insights professional and key resource - Acts as a bridge to translate business requirements to analytics and reporting needs for a given domain while leveraging tools/techniques/methods that can be easily interpreted by the target audience - Provides day-to-day support and delivery of analytics insights and collateral - Contributes to the identification of key performance indicators - Provides suggestions, ideas, and opportunities to support business needs - Identifies opportunities for business/revenue growth and/or efficiencies for an assigned business or function - Identifies and investigates data/analytics related issues - Ensures data analysis and insights are reviewed to validate accuracy and minimize any potential errors - Develops analysis to corroborate initial proof of concept - May be required to educate/train business users on how to integrate analytics into decisions - Provides recommendations on financial/monetization goals to deliver on (e.g. quantify functional value, cost savings and revenue generated etc.) - Builds business requirements and facilitates project execution to develop insights - Utilizes quantitative and qualitative methodologies to interpret and present data effectively and clearly - Is knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keeps abreast of emerging trends for own functional area - Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary - Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience - Adheres to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines - Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts - Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite - May lead work streams by acting as a project lead/subject matter expert for small scale projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies - Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest - Supports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge/expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit - Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques - Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team - Keeps others informed and up to date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities - Contributes to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provides training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate - Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce - Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally Required Skills: Python, Power BI, SQL, SAS, Power Apps, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Quantitative Methodologies, Qualitative Methodologies, Project Management Benefits: Health and well-being benefits, Savings and retirement programs, Paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), Banking benefits and discounts, Career development, Reward and recognition