VP - Tech Solutions TDS (US)

VP - Technology Solutions TDS

The VP - Technology Solutions TDS is responsible for providing expert advice and counsel in system planning, performance, integration, operations and development.

Global Transaction Banking (GTB) is a key growth business within TD Securities that provides the opportunity to make an impact with top-tier organizations. We offer innovative solutions and treasury advisory services on large and complex liquidity, payments, and trade finance needs. The business constantly changes with macroeconomic conditions, unprecedented levels of innovation, interest rate environments, and foreign exchange movements. As a result, all GTB business lines continue to evolve to provide optimum trade finance, liquidity, and payment solutions to clients.

Global Transaction Banking technology team focuses on delivering top-tier technology solutions to enable and grow the global GTB business.

Job Description Summary

The VP - Technology Solutions TDS is responsible for :

• Managing the development, delivery and / or support of products and services for a range of clients to support them in meeting business objectives / goals
• Supporting / Participating in developing the strategic direction of own area
• Working with clients to prepare comprehensive IT solutions that meet / exceed client objectives for new and existing systems / applications
• Managing the integration of all systems, projects and technical interfaces to ensure a high level of service and support to the client and efficient system operation
• Researching and innovating to make decisions to build / buy / reuse system components to meet client expectations and project deliverables
• Measuring and monitoring the level of service, analyzing trends, agreeing on service target levels, and determining appropriate actions
• Defining development specifications, technical requirements, system performance objectives and identifying system modifications required to meet performance objectives
• Being a primary subject matter expert in multiple areas and consulting with clients / or project teams with respect to all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware / software support and / or development of technical solutions
• Working independently and / or autonomously as a senior / lead on a diverse range of tasks and being relied upon to coach / educate others
• Managing and directing activities related to analysis, design and support of technical business solutions on larger projects
• Assignments are highly complex and multi-faceted
• May monitor, manage, coach / educate a small team of IT professionals
• Acting as a key resource in the exchange of technical information for project teams, the business and / or outside vendors
• Defining, delivering and maintaining systems and technical infrastructure to support clients and applications by following standards, policies and procedures in compliance with IT Disaster Recovery Plan
• Identifying, recommending, sourcing, negotiating and implementing improvements / solutions (buy / build / reuse) to enhance customer experience and / or reduce cost in support of client needs
• May provide the level of systems and operational availability that will meet or exceed negotiated service levels, and report results as required
• Influencing product direction, foreseeing issues and gaps, identifying solutions, and working comfortably with leading edge products that are untested / unproven in the market
• Contributing to the development of project plans by providing input to project charters, project deliverables, cost / benefits analysis, time line estimates, scope and control and manage projects / initiatives by directing assigned resources, communicating project status and providing timely escalation of issues
• In conjunction with department management, ensuring Business Recovery Pans (BRP) are in place and adhered to in the department
• Researching / analyzing business requirements to evaluate and recommend optimal solutions within business technology architecture
• Complying with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodology (PMLC) - including development of project plans, documentation of system requirements, estimates of scope and cost, etc. Delivering effective solutions by providing consulting support, researching issues / opportunities, and overseeing the execution of recommendations
• Integrating technical solutions with the business environment, recognizing systems interdependencies and reusability, and ensuring seamless delivery
• Ensuring appropriate security levels are established and maintained for processes, information exchange and system implementations
• Reviewing, defining, enforcing and influencing standards and appropriate quality measures / metrics
• Assisting in the development / maintenance of comprehensive processes for prevention of issues and participate in problem determination and timely resolution of incidents
• Assisting in the identification of opportunities to minimize cost, provide recommendations and / or deliver corresponding strategic solutions to support cost effectiveness
• Conducting pre and post implementation reviews, ensuring all technical solutions have met business requirements
• Continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and keeping current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices in the external market that can contribute to delivering effective client solutions. Developing / maintaining expertise of system development methodologies, key business initiatives / issues, IT implications for systems / technologies and impact on business solutions

Education & Experience

Physical Requirements

Never : 0%; Occasional : 1-33%; Frequent : 34-66%; Continuous : 67-100%

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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.

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