Job Description:

Department Overview

TD Securities' (TDS) Governance & Control (G&C) team partners with the TDS businesses globally to oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of effective internal controls to ensure business activities remain within TD Bank's risk appetite and comply with regulatory requirements.

The team is responsible for overseeing the timely and consistent implementation - across all TDS businesses - of all risk, control and governance programs, initiatives, policies, and strategic business projects. The TDS G&C team acts as the primary contact for the TDS businesses, working closely with subject matter experts from each TDS business line. The team works together with the business leaders to implement Enterprise and TDS policies, frameworks, methodologies, standards, and practices and are key members of enterprise projects / programs requiring TDS representation.

Job Description

Reporting to the AVP & Managing Director, TDS G&C, the primary role of this Senior Manager & Director, is to support TDS Global Markets businesses in adhering to the applicable TDS Algos and Models Standards requirements, managing risk and having effective operational controls in place for these programs. The role will work with business heads and stakeholders, technology stakeholders and internal partners including Algo Risk Control (ARC), Model Risk, Model Validation, Compliance, Audit and regional leadership to ensure deliverables, requirements, remediations are planned and delivered.

As part of the key accountabilities of the role, the individual will be expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Capital Markets / eTrading businesses globally.
• Working to mature the Algo, Model risk governance programs.
• Build and maintain partnership with 2nd Line functions including Algo Risk Control (ARC), Compliance, Operational Risk, Model Risk Management, and Model Validation.

• Provide guidance to the Global Market businesses for any of these programs ensuring alignment to the Standards.
• Enhance processes to increase speed to market while aligning with risk appetite and regional requirements.
• Participate in the various meetings, working groups, forums and committees.
• Recognize emerging trends, issues and opportunities and recommend actions to both management and business as required.
• Evolve procedures for Issues Management including the timely identification, escalation, and remediation of Operational Risk Events, Audit Findings, and regulatory violations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years' experience with the capital markets asset classes (e.g. fixed income, FX, equity/FI/FX derivatives, commodities)
• Experience with end-to-end capital markets operations, organizational awareness, familiarity with capital markets supporting functions (e.g. back-office operations, market risk, capital/finance functions, etc..)
• Solid knowledge and direct experience with Algo Trading strategies in a 1st or 2nd line function (e.g. Sales & Trading, Governance & Controls, Technology, Compliance, Risk function).
• Solid knowledge of risk management and/or Governance & Controls experience within any of the Three Lines of Defense functions.
• Solid knowledge and experience in reviewing and challenging business teams in meeting standards, testing approach, operational controls, remediation path.

• Experience as a people leader focused on a strong coaching culture, talent development and employee experience through recognition.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing and ambiguous initiatives or requirements and ability to work collaboratively across functions and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills to meet tight timeframes.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, as well as confident presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to take the initiative and either work independently or in a team environment.

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 a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. 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.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
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