Associate Vice President & Managing Director, Global Fixed Income, Data, De

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The TD Securities (TDS) Data, Delivery and Integration (DDI) mandate is to deliver on initiatives that enable strategic business growth and compliance with global regulatory/industry landscape in an efficient manner while managing the associated risks.

WANT TO SHAPE THE FUTURE?

This is a strong community where you’ll feel connected and challenged. You’ll be busy, but never bored and your real passion for change will reap lasting rewards. There’s a big appetite to raise the bar in this role. Change at TDS is evolving and influencing at a rapid pace and we’re looking for visionaries, just like you to be this change. This is achieved through three pillars:

• Talent – Attract, develop, and retain talent that can lead, facilitate, and manage change collaboratively with all partners.
• Delivery Excellence – We deliver disciplined processes that produce strategic business and regulatory change to enable business growth and client value.
• Passion for Change – Our delivery approach depends on the energy and enthusiasm of our dedicated teams who are committed to make change happen.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Vice President (AVP) & Managing Director, Global Fixed Income, Data, Delivery and Integration, TD Securities , will report to the Vice President & Managing Director, FICCM & Market Operations, Data, Delivery, and Integration. This role will be responsible for providing leadership, end-to-end delivery, and dedicated strategic planning and oversight to a multi-year transformation of the Global Fixed Income ("GFI") business. This includes redefining the target operating model and accelerating the development of business capabilities front-to-back.
Further, AVPs contribute to upholding the overall reputation of TD. As bank executives, AVPs help to set the ethical, organizational and performance standard for the teams they lead and exemplify how an effective performance and positive colleague experience/development culture can be realized on a day-to-day basis. An AVP is expected to guide their team, collaborating as appropriate with TD partners to deliver excellent results in both the short and long term.

AVPs promote adherence to TDBG’s vision and purpose to be the better bank, and to enrich the lives of customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of the general management of their function, AVPs are accountable to deliver against TD’s five shared commitments:

• Think like a customer; provide legendary experiences and trusted advice
• Act like an owner; lead with integrity to drive business results and contribute to communities
• Execute with speed and impact; only take risks we can understand and manage
• Innovate with purpose; simplify the way we work
• Develop our colleagues; embrace diversity and respect one another

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of product(s) roadmap across all GFI lines of business and Technology/Operations/Risk aspects of the program with a delivery operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, business growth and scalability.
• Accountable for key delivery decisions and aligning technology and business objectives into a shared delivery vision. Delivery decision includes assessment of multiple stakeholder and functional impacts.
• Accountable to influence and/or guide all executive levels across TDS in accordance with the GFI/US FI Product Strategy/Roadmap.
• Accountable for establishing and executing processes and practices that support the appropriate project-level delivery framework (e.g. Rapid/ TD Agile: cycle measurements, daily scrums,, sprint planning, testing, MVP mapping to releases); PDLC: requirements package, change management plan, testing plan, control processes for scope/requirements change
• Anticipates issues, trends and the potential impact and timely resolution of impediments, while effectively managing the program schedule (releases) and financials; ensuring continuing review and prioritization.
• Coordinates with respective enterprise control partners (e.g., EPDE, Strategic Sourcing Group, Legal, TRMIS, OCDO, etc.) to appropriately select, engage and manage external service providers as req’d
• Builds and leads a diverse Delivery team to effectively deliver business aligned objectives, front-to-back solutions and business as usual (BAU) sustainability
• Accountable for establishing and executing processes and practices that support the appropriate project-level delivery framework (e.g. Rapid/ TD Agile: cycle measurements, daily scrums,, sprint planning, testing, MVP mapping to releases); PDLC: requirements package, change management plan, testing plan, control processes for scope/requirements change
• Anticipates issues, trends and the potential impact and timely resolution of impediments, while effectively managing the program schedule (releases) and financials; ensuring continuing review and prioritization.
• Coordinates with respective enterprise control partners (e.g., EPDE, Strategic Sourcing Group, Legal, TRMIS, OCDO, etc.) to appropriately select, engage and manage external service providers as req’d
• Builds and leads a diverse Delivery team to effectively deliver business aligned objectives, front-to-back solutions and business as usual (BAU) sustainability

KEY LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS & CAPABILITIES

• Highly motivated to mobilize change
• Strong ability to co-ordinate and influence stakeholders of all levels
• Able to make decisions with limited information on tight timelines
• Ability to influence all parties while driving delivery forward
• Ability to create an environment of rapid collaboration to solve issues
• Ability to develop and leverage team to full capacity
• Effective influencer and collaborator
• Excellent judgment
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and risk infrastructure processes
• Domain expert in Large Program Delivery, Delivery Services, Portfolio Management and Business Management
• management skills, with a strong ability to effectively lead diverse teams and build bench strength, through the use of training, coaching and people development
• Business case development and gaining buy-in for investment opportunities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or equivalent

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.

This is a strong community where you’ll feel connected and challenged. You’ll be busy, but never bored and your real passion for change will reap lasting rewards. There’s a big appetite to raise the bar in this role. Change at TDS is evolving and influencing at a rapid pace and we’re looking for visionaries, just like you to be this change. This is achieved through three pillars:

• Talent – Attract, develop, and retain talent that can lead, facilitate, and manage change collaboratively with all partners.
• Delivery Excellence – We deliver disciplined processes that produce strategic business and regulatory change to enable business growth and client value.
• Passion for Change – Our delivery approach depends on the energy and enthusiasm of our dedicated teams who are committed to make change happen

AVPs promote adherence to TDBG’s vision and purpose to be the better bank, and to enrich the lives of customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of the general management of their function, AVPs are accountable to deliver against TD’s five shared commitments:

• Think like a customer; provide legendary experiences and trusted advice
• Act like an owner; lead with integrity to drive business results and contribute to communities
• Execute with speed and impact; only take risks we can understand and manage
• Innovate with purpose; simplify the way we work
• Develop our colleagues; embrace diversity and respect one anothe