Bus Systems Analyst IV

Toronto Dominion Bank is seeking a Business Systems Analyst IV for its Core Banking program. The role leads and supports testing strategy, planning, execution, reporting, and coordination across project teams, with a focus on Fidelity Systematics IM applications.

Responsibilities:

• The Business Systems Analyst will take a leadership role on the Core Banking Team for a major program effort while reporting to the Core Banking Test Manager. They will be liaising with Core Banking project resources, project partners, other Technology Solutions organizations and external vendors to define and document the Core Banking testing approach and strategy for the work streams within the program
• The assignment will require ability to work remotely and independently within the Core Banking project team to complete all assigned tasks within identified timeframes
• An in depth technical knowledge of Fidelity Systematics IM applications and their interdependencies is also required for this position
• Assist with estimation and planning, risk assessment, contingency planning, tracking and management of progress, issues, risk and resources
• Review, analyze and evaluate detailed business and functional requirements, documentation, process flows and data models in order to define the Core Banking testing approach
• Liaise with project team testing resources to conduct analysis and complete the following:
• Identify all testing participants
• Identify in scope testing and associated assumptions/dependencies/constraints/risks and Environment and processing needs (Inputs/Outputs, required applications, processing date overrides, etc)
• Work with overall test management team to define testing schedules and processing date calendars
• Create Core Banking Test Strategy & Plan documents for the project
• Ensure test process, methodologies and tools are applied appropriately and that test phase entry/exit criteria are met and approvals given by the project test team
• Undertake execution of test strategies and plans through active test management in all test phases
• Ensure all sign offs on deliverables (overall test strategy, test plan, test cases, etc.) and that testing meets governance requirements
• Lead and support test team in using test tools, defect tracking tools and other test support tools
• Validate and support the test coverage planning through use of Traceability Matrices
• Report the status of test planning, defects and execution activities, including regular status updates to the project team using defined quality metrics
• Prioritize testing tasks with the team based on goals and risks of projects and ensure testing milestones, activities and tasks are completed as scheduled
• Ensure that assigned project releases are fully tested, stable and defect free
• Participation in project team meetings and leading working session meetings as needed
• Participation in project team meetings and lead working session meetings as needed for the life of the project
• Collaborate with Core Banking, Development Vendors, other IT groups and lines of business who comprise the project team to ensure that assigned project releases are fully tested, stable and defect free
• Provide advice on and develop new or replacement policies within the Core Banking Test team
• Take appropriate action to ensure integrity/safety/public acceptance of information systems in accordance with TD Bank policies
• Understanding of QA management principles (tracking, analyzing, reporting, problem resolution and training)
• Ability to apply project management principles and techniques to the QA/Testing life cycle
• The ability to learn new processes and tool sets quickly

Requirements:

• Consistent or heavy previous Fidelity experience is absolutely required
• solid business analyst experience as a BA
• a strong technical understanding of the tool as well
• able to lead a group to ensure deliverables are met
• work independently
• An in depth technical knowledge of Fidelity Systematics IM applications and their interdependencies is also required for this position
• Understanding of QA management principles (tracking, analyzing, reporting, problem resolution and training)
• Ability to apply project management principles and techniques to the QA/Testing life cycle
• The ability to learn new processes and tool sets quickly
• BSA experience * 8 yrs
• Documentation * 8 yrs
• Excellent communication skills
• Current experience with Retail Banking applications * 8 yrs
• In depth technical or functional experience of Fidelity Systematics IM application * 6 yrs
• Excel * 8 yrs
• Experience with HP Quality Center * 6 yrs
• Knowledge of the Software and Project Management life cycles within a formal methodology process * 8 yrs
• Prior experience with lead and technical roles on large projects * 8 yrs
• Ability to operate successfully in a remote based position
• Excellent communications, problem-solving and decision making skills
• The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Knowledge of the Software and Project Management life cycles within a formal methodology process
• Proven experience to work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced remote based environment
• ideally several years of experience with IM checking application experience – Fidelity IM, Altel IM or Systematics IM
• ideally understand project management concepts
• Former TD
• Fidelity Systematics ST application
• SQL