Director, DDI

Description

The TDS Data, Delivery & Integration (DDI) group enables efficient and effective program delivery of the dealer's major, cross-functional initiatives. We're an innovator and leader in the change management space. Our legendary customer & colleague experience continues to guide us as we deliver enhanced technology, process, and capabilities to support our business and stakeholders.

The EU/APAC DDI team within TDS Data, Delivery and Integration department and will serve as a centralized function for managing the intake, assessment, prioritization, planning, and implementation processes surrounding TD Global Finance (TDGF) and TDS Europe (London Branch).

The EU/APAC DDI team will partner closely with stakeholder groups from across the organization including (but not limited to) Operations, Compliance, Technology, Market Risk to drive and deliver on initiatives that enable business growth and compliance with global regulatory initiatives in an efficient and effective way while managing the risks associated with large scale programs.

The Director will report directly to the Managing Director & VP, Europe & Asia Pacific Head of DDI and

 will provide oversight, supervision, and leadership to initiatives managed out of the Dublin office. They are responsible for driving new business initiatives, regulatory change, innovation, and commercial awareness within the region. The incumbent will be an active member of the European DDI executive team. Beyond local projects, the candidate will contribute to global initiatives impacting the regions to ensure there is proper transparency into local risk and operating committees as well as regional boards.

Additional job accountabilities:
 

Production of a delivery operating model, inclusive of an end-to-end product roadmap, to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scalability for locally owned projects Facilitates project execution through Rapid, TD Agile, and Waterfall delivery approaches as appropriate. Accountable for key delivery decisions and aligning technology and business objectives into a shared delivery vision Supports the Executive Sponsor and Business Owner in structuring and securing approval for business case and funding Accountable for challenging program estimates and supporting the team in removing any roadblocks during the estimation process, in alignment with the Estimation Framework Establishes program governance structures for effective delivery orchestration, meeting TD's governance control objectives Responsible for executing local projects across all domains to meet the stated success criteria and product value realization, with explicit consideration to business process, change impacts and the transition from delivery to business as usual Accountable for establishing and executing processes and practices that support the appropriate project-level delivery framework (PDLC: requirements package, change management plan, testing plan, control processes for scope/requirements change) Establishes and manages resource plan, issues, risks and financial plans Coordinates with the respective enterprise control partners (e.g., EPDE, Strategic Sourcing Group, Legal, TRMIS, OCDO. etc.) to appropriately select, engage and manage external service providers as required Builds and leads a large diverse business team to effectively deliver productivity, quality and innovation

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

10+ Years of equivalent work experience Experience leading risk management initiatives and implementation of risk framework inclusive of all other major risks areas (including Credit, Market, Liquidity, Model, etc) Strong people management skills with the proven ability to align teams to a central vision Demonstrated experience leading diverse, high performing teams Strong working knowledge with project management tools, such as, Confluence, JIRA, Clarity and Tableau Experience of managing large, regulatory initiatives, preferably in banking sector Strong collaborator who engages colleagues, business partners, and external stakeholders Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills Demonstrated experience leading large scale projects, preferably in capital markets Ability to stay composed and resilient under pressure Excellent analytical skills in assessing risk, issues and challenging the status quo Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities Strong knowledge of the European regulatory environment (MIFID II, EMIR, GDPR) Indisputable knowledge of project delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) Passion to succeed and results oriented Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects as and when required

Specific Education 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.

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.

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

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