Work Location:

Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Data & Analytics

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Reporting to the VP, Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM), Data and Model Management, we are looking for an accomplished leader to join our team as the Assistant Vice President (AVP), FCRM, AI & Advanced Analytics Management (CAN & EAP). Supports the continuous enhancements of FCRM-owned models including Transaction Monitoring and Customer Risk Rating models, by exploring and introducing advanced analytics and technologies including machine learning and artificial intelligence and advising FCRM leadership on the roadmap and strategy based on industry best practices right sized and right timed for TD.

Individual Role Accountabilities and Decision Authorities / Breadth, Depth & Scope:

• Investigate, develop and facilitate adoption of advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, NLP, and various modelling tooling and solutions to support model and data management for FCRM

• Manage advances in AI and machines learning within data and model management function to increase effectiveness of models and create efficiencies

• Drive risk-based decisioning and modeling innovations using advanced AI and machine learning solutions

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required

• Maintain a robust understanding of industry (insights/foresights) to deliver AI/Machine Learning capability across modelling and data teams

• Ensure an adherence to the Bank’s risk culture

• Hire, develop and retain top talent through the enablement of an inclusive environment

Shared Responsibilities / Decision Authorities 

• Collaborates and supports AVP, Model Management and AVP, Data Governance on the optimal implementation of advanced solutions while adhering to key regulatory expectations

• Collaborates with Enterprise Data and Analytics and Layer 6 teams regarding trends and developments in data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning

• As a key member of the leadership team collaborates with business partners to find appropriate solutions to risk measurement and assessment challenges to ensure an appropriate balance between complexity of models and a transparent link between risk drivers and outputs

• Marrying AI/Machine Learning and other advanced analytics solutions to particular business problems.

• Manage function within parameters of financial plan

• Remains within TD risk appetite

Capabilities Required

• Subject Matter Expert in data, machine learning and artificial intelligence

• Possesses and demonstrates expertise in AML/ATF processes and programs

• Strategic thinker and clear communicator

• Skilled leader, inspires and operates through influence,

• Delivers on objectives, focuses on what matters and can work across silos to build effective working relationships

• Clear, concise communicator – able to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders and educate on technical ideas and methodologies to groups and individuals with and without technical expertise in these areas

• Ability to drive large-scale, complex projects

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills

• Strong financial and business acumen

• Strategic thinking, balanced by operational pragmatism

Skills, Education & Experience 

• Undergraduate degree required, advanced technical degree including Master or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering or operations research) preferred

• 15+ years of experience in financial modelling, data science or other relevant field

• Extensive experience and advanced expertise in statistics, numerical methods, modeling tools, optimization, and operations within the financial services sector

• Knowledge of financial service products and risk characteristics

• Excellent proven management and leadership skills required to direct a group of quantitative analysts in diverse fields and to ensure unit plans and objectives are achieved

• Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate and educate on technical and complex ideas and methodologies to groups and individuals with and without technical expertise in these areas

• Experience presenting to Senior Executives, Board members, regulators and other external entities/stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience operating in a complex, matrix environment

• Organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to deliver day to day commitments and complex projects on time and within budget

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.

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:

N/A.