Manager, Advanced Analytics

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours
37.5

Line Of Business
Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence

Pay Details
91, ,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

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Job Description
The Model Validation (MV) group in Enterprise Risk, Risk Management is responsible for the independent validation and approval of all analytical models used for TD.

The position reports to Senior Manager, Trading Surveillance and Insider Risk Models Validation. Detailed accountabilities include:

• Validates Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) models for Trading Surveillance

• Develop an effective and efficient validation testing plan based on design of different models and complete validation in time to support various business initiatives and regulators requirements.

• Conduct or instruct junior validator for different validation analyses to ensure capture all material & critical model limitations.
• Have effective communication with different stakeholders from 1st line and in-time solve model limitations / issues to meet validation lead time target.
• Deliver high quality model validation reports with adequate information and justification to support validation conclusions and Audit / regulator review / assessment of validation process and validation analysis.
• Recommends the approval of the models or other corrective actions based on independent vetting and validation.
• Maintains full professional knowledge of techniques and developments in FCRM modeling for Trading Surveillance and share knowledge with business partners and senior management.
• Supports developing standards and procedures for vetting and validation that are compliant with the Bank's internal Model Risk Policy, adhere with industry best practices, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Supports Senior Manager to develop and coach Junior validators
• Responds to requests from both Canadian and U.S. regulators, internal and external audit in their review/audit of risk models and vetting/validation process and procedures. Provide information and assistance as required.
• Works effectively with internal model development group, Audit, and other internal partners to ensure risk models meet required Bank standards for use.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary degree in one or more of the following areas: computer science, statistics, mathematics, financial engineering, or engineering.
• 4 years + Experience in either developing or validating FRCM model in Trading Surveillance with exposure in AI / ML modelling.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of FCRM modeling for Trading Surveillance, Trading Strategy and Algorithm, and FI operations
• Proficient in relevant programming languages & software such as Python, H2O.AI, Scala, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time / project management and multitasking skills with minimal supervision.

Customer Accountabilities

• Manages validation project and provide junior validator day to day direction as needed
• Works in a highly interactive, team-oriented environment with Big Data developers, and analytical experts
• Provides analytical thought leadership and stays current on developments in Trading Surveillance modelling

Shareholder Accountabilities

• Works closely with key stakeholders to develop validation plans, ensuring the optimal use of resources and leverages TD's operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scale
• Executes on the validation plan to deliver results aligned with enterprise model validation procedures and model risk policy
• Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary

Employee/Team Accountabilities

• Fosters an environment that promotes sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensures timely management and escalation of issues and creates opportunities to collaborate with other functions and teams
• Support to develop short term or annual plans for Trading Surveillance model validations that are aligned with enterprise-wide priorities, reinforcing a focus on results that align to One TD

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.

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)
Sans Objet