Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Procurement & Sourcing

Pay Details:
$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

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• Own the management of Third Party Business Arrangements through all stages of the TPML, in alignment with relevant Third Party frameworks, policies and standards
• Initiate intake via a Sourcing Request and follow the TPRA process
• Set up and onboard Third Parties post contract execution including the implementation of the governance structure and interaction models between key TD and Third Party stakeholders
• Understand the financial terms of a Business Arrangement and monitor a Third Party's financial health to mitigate risk related to costs and services
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business needs by delivering a transition or termination of a Third Party
• Support Lead VMOs in consolidating an enterprise view of the relationship with the Third Party in support of the Accountable Executive
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Ensure integrity in dealing with Third Parties, complying with TD's Expense Policy, Enterprise Procurement Policy, Vendor Management Policy and Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Focus on continuous improvements to facilitate entering into Third Party Business Arrangements and promote effective delivery

• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Manage Third Party Business Arrangements through all stages of the TPML, in alignment with relevant frameworks, policies and standards
• Monitor, analyze and report a Third Party's performance through delivery against SLAs, SLOs, KPIs or other contractual commitments
• Identify issues and monitor trends with a Third Party in a responsive manner, to reduce risk in alignment with TPRM Policies and related Standards
• Document Third Party risk issues, as per the TPRM Issues Management process and standards, escalate issues as appropriate, and partner with Third Party to develop a remediation plan to drive resolution
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conduct internal and external research projects; support the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conduct meaningful analysis at the functional level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs or practices
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exists
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep 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
• Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
• Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

• Expert level professional role requiring substantial knowledge / expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas
• Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function's or business line's overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Acts as a lead integrating cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty; with significant resource requirements, risk and / or complexity
• Independently manages business arrangements
• Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions
• Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions
• Impacts the achievement of sub-function or business line objectives within the area they are accountable for
• Supports advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
• Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders
• Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Generally reports to a Senior Manager or above

• Undergraduate degree
• 7+ years of related experience

• Advanced knowledge of Vendor Management, Business Arrangements, Third-Party Management Lifecycle framework/principles, policies and procedures, systems, products/services, product research, assessment & reporting, competitive intelligence, negotiation tactics and/or regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
• Knowledge of Risk Management environment, standards and regulations
• Knowledge of budgetary management principles/practices/procedures
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions and/or governance procedures
• Skill in supporting the development and implementation of change strategies and/or processes
• Ability to negotiate, influence, collaborate and effectively communicate to build relationships
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadership
• Ability to monitor, analyze, report and assess adherence, performance and risk of information, contractual terms and/or delivery of services
• Skill in researching, collecting, organizing and analyzing complex or technical data and developing plans to address identified issues/problems
• Ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to research, collect, organize and analyze information and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion