AVP, Platforms and Technology, Risk Marketplace, ITS

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our vision to be the Better Bank is grounded in our purpose-driven and forward-focused strategy. Amidst a rapidly changing landscape, we know that technology plays a critical role in achieving this vision and delivering on our strategy. It also signals the need to accelerate investment in emerging capabilities to adapt to the changes happening around us and respond to customer needs more quickly. To accomplish this, we’re evolving our platforms, introducing key enterprise practices and re-imagining our customer journeys as part of the Next Evolution of Work (NEW).
As part of the First Line of Defense (1B) Risk Marketplace (RMP) for Infrastructure Technology Solutions (ITS), the largest Platform at TD, you’ll be working closely with executive leaders and their teams who design, engineer, and maintain infrastructure technology assets and capabilities globally at TD.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in technology asset management, IT operations, or related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role with exposure to Senior Technology Executives.
• In-depth experience and proven track record in managing technology life cycles, risk management, and compliance in a large enterprise.
• Experience in strategy, implementation, and integration of technology solutions with business goals.
• Understanding of financial principles related to technology investments and budgeting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Lead governance, risk and control activities for life cycle management for all technology assets, focusing on long-term sustainability, efficiency focused on overall risk reduction to TD. Actively manage currency risk by assessing technology assets, monitoring progress to planned upgrades and replacements, and elevating changes in residual risk posture to senior executives up to and including the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer as appropriate.
Develop and implement a dynamic risk management framework, including ownership of the TD Enterprise Standard for Lifecycle Management, that adapts to changing technologies and business needs, minimizing vulnerabilities and exposure. Establish and deliver security and operational risk data through continuous assessment. Utilize proactive and predictive analysis tools to anticipate potential risks and opportunities, influencing strategic decision-making in technology investments and deployment.