Modelling/Forecasting Specialist - Business Platform Strategy & Support

Work Location:

United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$95,264 - $155,376 USD

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Line of Business:

Data & Analytics

Job Description:

Department Overview:

The Platform Delivery Team is responsible for coordinating and/or testing changes or enhancements to the components of the MLE Platform (Model Lifecycle Environment), a Linux based platform running SAS Analytics software. They promote framework and model changes, as well as support both pre-cycle and in-cycle processes across model execution and model development and help support SAS, On-Prem servers/processes, and Azure infrastructure. The Platform Delivery Team helps facilitate appropriate access to Azure, manages appropriate groups and roles in Active Directory and SAS metadata, and monitors platform storage. This team partners with the Information Technology (IT) team to ensure the MLE Platform operates efficiently with minimal disruptions and assists in troubleshooting issues as they arise. This team also explores opportunities to expand the platform's usability through new hardware and toolsets.

The Modelling/Forecasting Specialist contributes to strategic technical planning and identify opportunities to support business strategy. Expert role which provides technical leadership to others in the development of a broad range of complex models that support business needs.

Depth & Scope:

• Acts as a subject matter expert integrating cross function understanding within their own field of specialty
• Works autonomously and accountable for acting as a lead within a specialized analytics function and may provide work direction to others
• Provides seasoned specialized knowledge, advice and/or guidance to various stakeholders and team members
• Expert at utilizing data sources across the organization with ability to integrate data across multiple platforms
• Works effectively across multiple business units with numerous stakeholders to deliver advanced analytics solutions
• Scope of role may have business segment and /or enterprise impact
• Generally focuses on broad range of complex issues that may span from medium long term issues (e.g. 6-12 months)

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate
• 7+ years relevant experience
• Proficient PC skills including a strong competency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, and a variety of PC based analytical and reporting software packages.
• Experience making complex and broad predictions based on a vast amount of past and/or present data through the development of statistical and/or mathematical models
• Strong analytical and program solving skills are required to interpret data and draw conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- 3+ years using Linux based systems preferred

- Knowledgeable in various types of storage Lustre, Netapp NAS, NFS preferred

- Experience working on/managing technical projects a plus

- Knowledge of SDLC processes and best practices preferred

- Experience working with cloud infrastructure is a plus

- Understanding of Information Security best practices is a plus

- SAS Analytics, Python, and scripting is preferred

Who We Are:
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. 

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