AVP, Investment Banking & Research Technology Solutions, TD Securities

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Job Description:

Department Overview:

TD Securities ("TDS") provides a wide range of Corporate, Investment Banking & Capital Markets products and services to corporate, government, and financial institution ("FI") clients through Global Transaction Banking ("GTB"), Corporate and Investment Banking ("CIB"), Global Markets ("GM"), and Global Research. The firm works with clients around the world, focusing selectively and strategically on key global financial centers: New York, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, London, Singapore, and Tokyo. www.tdsecurities.com

TD Securities Investment Banking provides strategic advice and integrated solutions tailored to meet our clients' unique needs. As a leading M&A advisor, we bring our extensive experience across capital markets, industries and regions to deliver top-tier advice and execution, helping business leaders drive transformation and optimize value. With Equity and Debt Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance Groups we provide cost-effective capital, structuring expertise, global distribution and seamless execution across a full suite of products to enable clients to strategically manage their balance sheets.

TD Securities Equity Research and Global Strategy is a top-five North American research franchise covering approximately 1300 stocks. With nearly 90 fundamental analysts located in New York, Boston, Montréal, San Francisco, Stamford, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington, D.C., we offer our clients almost 1,600 years of research experience. Our team also provides a wide range of relevant macro research and trade strategy to help clients take advantage of opportunities in the fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities markets.

Job Summary:

The AVP, Technology for CRM, Investment Banking, Global Strategy, and Equity Research will be responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy that supports the firm's CRM, investment banking, macro strategy, and equity research functions. This role will oversee technology innovation, infrastructure, and application development to enhance efficiency, data analytics, and digital transformation. The AVP will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry trends. The AVP directly manages a global technology team to ensure talent needs and capabilities are developed to support long term goals for TDS's Equity Research and Global Strategy, Investment Banking, and Global Markets organizations. The AVP will lead transformative technology initiatives in a dynamic and high-impact financial environment and will work with top-tier investment banking professionals and drive innovation in research and deal execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure technology delivery to support client coverage and revenue generation across private- and public-side businesses to enable achievement of Vision '27 revenue goals across the dealer. Enable coverage teams to act in concert to execute on opportunities and maximize the return on invested capital and efforts.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a technology roadmap to drive digital transformation in investment banking and equity research.
• Technology Innovation: Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies to enhance data-driven decision-making, automation, and workflow optimization. Stay informed of the latest innovations and best practices in the market related to investment banking, sales & trading, equity research and macroeconomic strategy analysis.
• Application Development & Integration: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of applications supporting deal execution, financial modeling, and research distribution.
• Data & Analytics: Drive initiatives to enhance data management, analytics, and AI-driven insights for investment banking and research teams. Provide thought leadership on emerging technology and product trends including machine learning and AI.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Ensure technology platforms adhere to industry regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and internal risk policies. Identify , manage, and mitigate risks to ensure stable and secure platform at all times.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to deliver scalable, innovative solutions. Ensure technology strategy is in alignment with business strategy.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize IT infrastructure and cloud strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support rapid business growth. Seek ways to optimize costs while maintaining solutions scalable to support business growth.
• Talent & Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing technology team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 15+ years of technology leadership experience within investment banking, equity research, or financial services.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, M&A, ECM, DCM, and equity research workflows.
• Proven track record of implementing enterprise-level technology solutions in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Expertise in AI, data science, cloud computing, and digital transformation strategies.
• Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic visioning skills.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and ensuring compliance with financial industry standards.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as 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, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.