Group Manager I, TDS Operations

Posted:
9/19/2024, 6:24:39 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Work Location:

Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

TD Securities

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:

As a top 10 North American bank, TD aims to stand out from its peers by having a differentiated brand.
Anchored in our proven business model and rooted in a desire to give our customers, communities, and
colleagues the confidence to thrive in a changing world. The TD Framework embodies our culture and
guides our behavior as we execute on our business strategy of being a premier Canadian retail bank, a top
U.S. retail bank, and a leading Wholesale business aligned with our retail franchise.
▪ You champion an innovative culture and mindset by challenging and evolving the business
strategy. You identify and execute innovative improvement opportunities; inspire the adoption of
new technologies, models and methodologies to enhance productivity, operational effectiveness
of the business, and the client experience, while supporting an effective control environment.
▪ You have broad understanding of trade life-cycle functions that may impact the client
experience (pre /intra/post-trade) and effectively manage the onboarding process to drive client
satisfaction.
▪ You establish collaborative relationships with partners and communicate complex issues to a wide
array of stakeholders.
▪ You identify opportunities to optimize internal business processes and strategies with technology
solutions; identify development needs in order to increase operational efficiency and
productivity.
▪ You prioritize competing requests and multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment with
meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
▪ Practical knowledge of programming tools, such as UiPath, Alteryx, Python, SQL, Tableau,
SharePoint, etc. is an asset
Department Overview
Global Business Services & Operations is at the core of TD Securities. We are a dynamic, multi-faceted
division that partners with all parts of the Dealer, including Sales & Trading to provide banking, securities,
and asset management services to clients globally. Global Business Services & Operations recruits highly
motivated individuals who can help the Dealer and our clients facilitate business. Professionals in Global
Business Services & Operations come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.
The successful candidate will be part of the Client Management team within Global Business Services &
Operations. The team's primary responsibility is relationship management, coordination and
management of onboarding of clients for TD Securities, globally. Client Management is also responsible
for assisting with large client relationships initiatives that impact the dealer. The Client Management team
is committed to ensuring services provided across the Bank and to its clients are delivered in a professional
manner, that risk is minimised, and the client has a positive experience. The candidate is expected to think
creatively, improve the daily process, and take responsibility and ownership for this to happen.
Internal
Specific accountabilities include:
• Has a strong understanding of the client onboarding requirements including the new global
regulatory framework, credit, legal documentation, and AML/KYC, Tax, and understands the role
of various stakeholders involved
• Working with sales and trading to grow long term relationships with buy side clients as they
organically grow with TD
• Proactively working with buy side clients to assess needs and priorities daily
• Assist the desk and stakeholders in managing priorities
• Expediting the ability to trade whilst ensuring all required stakeholders are engaged and risks
minimized.
• Participate in new client and product strategies for the Dealer globally, offering value-added ideas
and strategies
• Work with the Front Office and internal stakeholders daily to understand the client needs and
track and prioritize high value relationships
• Working with stakeholders to understand regulatory and documentation requirements for large
global institutional clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Maintain client status updates current in the database to track and monitor workflow
• Escalate and manage client issues proactively and in a timely manner
Job Requirements
• Undergraduate degree or college diploma
• Minimum of 4 years experience of working experience in either buy side firms or Capital Markets
industry
• Understanding of Financial Markets and all trading products
• Proven ability to maintain and manage large client relationships
• Demonstrates time management skills and commitment to delivering results within aggressive
timelines and ability to support global desks
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, passion, and self -motivation
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment experience
• Ability to work within a diverse, global workforce that is client service oriented
• Ability to understand and find appropriate applications for data and analysis results
• Meticulous attention to detail and due diligence
• Sound understanding of risk processes and methodologies
• Demonstrates a high aptitude in time management
• Design, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Fast learner who is dedicated to continuously improving their skills and expertise.
• Strong OUTLOOK/EXCEL/POWERPOINT skills
• Working knowledge of programming tools, such as Alteryx, Python and UiPath is a definite asset.

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. 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:

N/A.