VP, Business Planning, Executive Office, TDGF (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

at  TD Bank

POSITION SUMMARY:

The VP, Business and Planning, TDGF Executive Office has primary responsibility in supporting the CEO TDGF in achieving business objectives. This includes providing day-to-day leadership on key initiatives, liaison with internal and external stakeholders, conducting research and preparing briefings, coordinating communications activities, managing and tracking progress against key objectives, and maintaining a current understanding of TDBG strategies and direction.
The role will also provide support to the CEO TDGF on matters relating to both TDGF Board and Ireland Management Committee Corporate Governance, as well as other tasks assigned to the executive office by the CEO, which will include coordinating the efforts of support and control functions, head office and others in order to deliver projects or initiatives according to plan.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to support the strategic execution of enterprise priorities which span multiple business functions and geographies.
• Excellent judgment, relationship management, and impact and influence capability, with a demonstrated ability to get along with people across TDBG and external parties at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Organizational awareness, resourcefulness and demonstrated relationship building skills - understanding of whom to engage in order to identify solutions and resolve issues. Good understanding of what issues to escalate, and what to resolve on your own.
• Strong business acumen, financial acumen and analytical skill set – ability to absorb information on a variety of complex issues (financial and non-financial) and summarize key issues or concerns and identify common themes and trends; demonstrated strategic thinking abilities.
• Solid understanding of TD’s business and the Irish and European regulatory environment
• Ability to deal with significant ambiguity and constantly changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of personal integrity in order to recognize and manage access to sensitive information about the Bank, our strategy, results, people and issues being addressed.
• Superior communication skills – professional, transparent and concise communicator (verbal and written).
• Strong project mindset, ability to present materials and understand the right balance of data to include.

Risk Management Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying and reporting Operational Risk Events in accordance with policy
• Responsible, along with all colleagues, to contribute in a positive way to TDGF’s reputation and the management of Reputational Risk. Every employee is expected and required to follow ethical practices at all times, including compliance with applicable policies, legislation and regulations and support positive interactions with TDGF’s stakeholders including clients, industry bodies, industry participants, public bodies, regulators and vendors.
• Responsible for good conduct and for contributing to the identification and management of Conduct Risk within their team and function

Regulatory Requirements: (CF role holders)
You must observe proper standards of market conduct. It is your responsibility to demonstrate that you take reasonable steps to be fully aware of, understand and comply with all regulatory requirements from all regulatory bodies that are applicable to your business. You will promptly report to your supervisor(s) or manager(s) any instances in which you are aware of any violation or possible violation of such regulatory requirements by yourself or others.
In particular, as a Controlled Function for the purposes of the CBI’s Fitness and Probity Regime ( F&P ), you must be aware of and comply with your obligations under the regime.

The F&P Standards require that a person must be:

• Competent and capable;
• Act honestly, ethically and with integrity; and
• Be financially sound.

CENTRAL BANK OF IRELAND CONDUCT STANDARDS

In addition to the responsibilities set out in this job description, as well as TD’s own policies and procedures (see below), you required to comply at all times with the CBI Conduct Standards. The following Conduct Standards apply to you:

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.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake and oversee a variety of projects and initiatives - often of a sensitive nature, and usually with minimal guidance or direction, ensuring discretion and ability to see items through to resolution/completion.
• Act as the Business Project Owner in leading cross enterprise initiatives under the executive sponsorship of the TDGF CEO.
• Support development and tracking of milestones and other performance management tools and processes - provide summary reports on progress for executive review and consideration
• Develop agenda and lead the co-ordination of papers and agenda items for Ireland Management Committee (IMC), town halls and offsites as appropriate; this role is secretariat for the IMC and facilitates all IMC meetings.
• Anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise and advise the CEO accordingly
• Coordinate the consolidation and delivery of all key weekly/monthly/quarterly executive updates
• Provide the CEO with an overview of management information, discussions and/or business issues in advance of key business meetings and events, including TDGF Board meetings. Co-ordinate follow-up on outstanding issues as required. Generate metrics to measure impact and holding teams accountable for success.
• Identify issues and risks requiring research or analysis, determine solutions/mitigations directly or in consultation with relevant functional / business leaders, other internal / external groups as necessary, and provide meaningful information in response to issues / questions raised
• Oversee effective communications, liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely and relevant communications on key business issues, evaluating speaking opportunities, and drafting summaries, speaking notes and presentations
• Play integral role in coordinating activities across product areas and leading multi-product initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business heads and partners and their direct reports across TDBG
• Organize and participate in the CEO’s planning initiatives, and broader, by providing cross-business analysis, strategic perspective and following up on key deliverables

Risk Management Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying and reporting Operational Risk Events in accordance with policy
• Responsible, along with all colleagues, to contribute in a positive way to TDGF’s reputation and the management of Reputational Risk. Every employee is expected and required to follow ethical practices at all times, including compliance with applicable policies, legislation and regulations and support positive interactions with TDGF’s stakeholders including clients, industry bodies, industry participants, public bodies, regulators and vendors.
• Responsible for good conduct and for contributing to the identification and management of Conduct Risk within their team and functio