Head of Financial Crimes Data Technology

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Job Description:

The Financial Crimes Data Technology team builds data assets that support Anti-Money Laundering (AML), including Transaction Monitoring, for TD Bank U.S.

The Head of /Associate Vice President, Financial Crimes Data Technology, reporting to the Vice President (VP) of TD Data Corporate Functions, leads this team and is accountable for the following:

• Managing executive and regulatory stakeholder relationships.
• Designing, implementing, and sustaining data processes, controls, and remediation activities that support Financial Crimes risk management.
• Supporting regulatory examinations and audit requirements.
• Creating and maintaining data product and asset roadmaps.
• Owning financial management and delivery of all committed features.

This role will benefit from expertise in AML, Fraud, KYC, and other Financial Crimes Management, and requires experience in Big Data technologies and global technology delivery.

Additional accountabilities are as follows:

CUSTOMER:

• Leverage deep technology expertise to deliver end-to-end cost-effective solutions meeting enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to align solutions with technical direction, requirements, budget, scalability, quality and architectural goals, considering all risks and impacts.
• Build, motivate, and nurture productive relationships with internal and external business partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in business planning discussions, define the technology delivery approach leveraging synergies across teams and applications.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards e.g. Target Operating Model (TOM); enterprise assets.
• Oversee incident escalation; work with stakeholders to resolve.
• Implement cost-saving measures and support new product/software adoption.
• Drive and execute roadmap-based investments to achieve the target state.
• Partner across Technology and apply deep understanding of business needs to identify and leverage synergies.

SHAREHOLDER:

• Anticipate business and regulatory issues; recommend improvements.
• Strengthens the Bank’s regulatory posture and long-term sustainability by supporting successful regulatory examinations, audits, and MRAs
• Adherence to data management and data governance standards for applications and data.
• Manage resources and assignments to meet milestones and stay on schedule and budget.
• Oversee expenses and FTE plans, ensuring effective tracking and controls.
• Proactively identify emerging technologies and innovative product solutions.
• Advise governance and control groups on risk matters related to technology and tools.
• Protect the interests of the organization – Identify and manage risks, escalating non-standard or high-risk activities as needed.
• Maintain risk management culture through effective processes aligned with risk appetite.
• Represent the organization positively as a brand ambassador.

EMPLOYEE/TEAM

• Actively participate as a team member and foster a positive work environment that encourages service excellence, quality, innovation, and teamwork. Ensure timely communication regarding issues and relevant points of interest.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and developments to expand business acumen, tools, and techniques.
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within the team.
• Keep others informed about project status, progress, and any pertinent information relating to daily activities.
• Support skill and capability development within the team by mentoring others, sharing insights, and applying quality engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to proactively identify and resolve product quality issues.
• Contribute to a fair, inclusive, and equitable workplace that values workforce diversity.

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Lead technical solutions.
• Expert knowledge of specific domain or broad range of experience in technology domains including both in-house and third-party architecture integration.
• Expert technical skills and a strong understanding of the team's products, technologies and challenges.
• Lead and guide multiple teams across the enterprise, resolving cross-departmental issues.
• Work independently on complex, multi-faceted projects, providing direction as needed.
• Ensure solutions align with organizational goals.
• Use subject matter expertise to introduce new or updated technologies into the organization.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or Technical Certificate required; graduate degree preferred.
• 15+ years' experience in development and technology delivery, with extensive experience of Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of big data technologies and architecture like Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark, Lakehouse, Microsoft Azure. Hands on experience preferred.
• Extensive product and business acumen, including comprehensive knowledge of market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive level (VP+) and regulatory stakeholders and manage relationships, particularly when prioritizing tasks with senior executives from Technology, Business, and Analytics.

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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected].  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.