Job Description
The Vice-President, Enterprise Strategy reports to Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development, Enterprise Strategy and Chief Financial Officer, TD Securities. The role is instrumental in driving the bank's enterprise strategy function that is responsible for leading TDBG's annual strategic planning process, including shaping the Bank's short- and medium-term ambition and priorities.
Vice Presidents (VP) at TD Bank Financial Group are strategic, responsible, and accountable members of the Bank’s executive leadership team. Collectively, these roles contribute significantly to the overall reputation of TD as an excellent investment, a highly customer focused organization, a top employer, and an exemplary corporate citizen. Executives set the ethical, organizational and performance standard for the teams they lead and exemplify how an effective performance and development culture functions day to day. They are expected to guide their team, collaborating as appropriate with TD partners, to deliver superior results in both the short and long term.
In doing so, they are expected to role model TD’s leadership profile by making an impact, building for the future, inspiring the will to win, working effectively in teams, living transparency, showing excellent judgment, and demonstrating unwavering integrity. The role therefore requires:
People leadership – knowing how to lead high performing teams, communicating well, and taking the time to coach and develop others.
Organizational awareness – knowing how to engage the organization to get things done, deal with complex change, and enhance TD’s brand.
Business acumen – understanding his/her business from the ground up and the key levers that will deliver superior results.
Strategic insight – having a compelling vision and engaging others in achieving it, providing thought leadership, and constantly striving to find new ways to do things better.
The Vice-President, Enterprise Strategy is responsible for leading a dedicated team of professionals responsible for providing strategic advice to the business segments in support of their short, medium and long-term priorities, manage the company's strategic planning process and ensure that plans and strategies are aligned with the enterprise strategy and risk appetite.
The highly visible team equally tracks progress in delivering the Bank's strategic objectives, tracks developments across the Strategic Risk Major Risk Category, and partners across the enterprise to deliver high-impact projects, including implementing the new CEO's strategic agenda. The team works extensively with stakeholders across all business lines and functions, with high visibility to SET members.
The general accountabilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:
Lead a team of Strategy Advisors who partner with business leaders across the organization on business challenges and deliver fact-based advice that aligns to strategy and drives shareholder value
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies in support of the overall business strategy.
Facilitate key discussions and provides thought leadership to executive audience (output is roadmap and/or strategic plan/ deliverables/frameworks/ short to long term goals etc.)
Lead the development and achievement of business strategies, including scoping and structuring, strategic reviews, and market research in support of improving overall profitability, efficiency, and customer experience.
Work closely with business leaders to understand their issues, create strategies for change and collaborate on recommendations.
Conduct ongoing assessments of industry and competitive landscape, identify key industry trends impacting the business, and associated opportunities for growth.
Drive greater efficiency, effectiveness, & capability in collaboration with functional leaders
Contribute to the design and delivery of strategy sessions and workshops and collaborate with teams across TD and outside the organization to help in the development of content and reports for the Executive teams
Proactively manage project plans, while effectively engaging and communicating with key stakeholders throughout
Apply knowledge of business principles and organization to develop actionable recommendations including strategic due diligence, product development studies, change management plans, and the evaluation of long-term investment opportunities
Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
Structure, staff, develop and lead a high performing team of professionals/experts capable of executing with excellence and fulfilling future talent requirements by providing ongoing learning and development opportunities and implementing effective coaching and performance management practices.
Promote and foster a positive working environment that encourages innovation, creativity, teamwork, and strong strategic partnerships with the business.
Specific Educational Requirements / Accreditations
Undergraduate degree required with relevant post-graduate credentials a definite asset (MBA, CFA)
Other Qualifications / Skills / Experience
10+ years of consulting experience specializing in the financial industry in a top tier Consulting firm
A consulting executive / top-level professional with a broad range of financial management and strategic advisory experience with extensive understanding of the business and key financial drivers
Advanced level of expertise and financial acumen to provide insight on strategy development and be a strategic partner to the business on a broad range of financial matters
Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations
Ability to break down and solve business problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
Balanced approach, ability to stay resilient under pressure
The ability to effectively work in teams across the bank with multiple stakeholders, influence and align others
Proven ability to manage a diverse group of professionals
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines as well as the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Confident presentation and facilitation skills and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate working with business and senior management at all levels.
Excellent analytical skills in assessing finance/market and business issues and exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
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 +5,000 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.
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!
Vice Presidents (VP) at TD Bank Financial Group are strategic, responsible, and accountable members of the Bank’s executive leadership team. Collectively, these roles contribute significantly to the overall reputation of TD as an excellent investment, a highly customer focused organization, a top employer, and an exemplary corporate citizen. Executives set the ethical, organizational and performance standard for the teams they lead and exemplify how an effective performance and development culture functions day to day. They are expected to guide their team, collaborating as appropriate with TD partners, to deliver superior results in both the short and long term.
In doing so, they are expected to role model TD’s leadership profile by making an impact, building for the future, inspiring the will to win, working effectively in teams, living transparency, showing excellent judgment, and demonstrating unwavering integrity. The role therefore requires:
People leadership – knowing how to lead high performing teams, communicating well, and taking the time to coach and develop others.
Organizational awareness – knowing how to engage the organization to get things done, deal with complex change, and enhance TD’s brand.
Business acumen – understanding his/her business from the ground up and the key levers that will deliver superior results.
Strategic insight – having a compelling vision and engaging others in achieving it, providing thought leadership, and constantly striving to find new ways to do things better.
The Vice-President, Enterprise Strategy is responsible for leading a dedicated team of professionals responsible for providing strategic advice to the business segments in support of their short, medium and long-term priorities, manage the company's strategic planning process and ensure that plans and strategies are aligned with the enterprise strategy and risk appetite.
The highly visible team equally tracks progress in delivering the Bank's strategic objectives, tracks developments across the Strategic Risk Major Risk Category, and partners across the enterprise to deliver high-impact projects, including implementing the new CEO's strategic agenda. The team works extensively with stakeholders across all business lines and functions, with high visibility to SET members.
The general accountabilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:
Lead a team of Strategy Advisors who partner with business leaders across the organization on business challenges and deliver fact-based advice that aligns to strategy and drives shareholder value
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies in support of the overall business strategy.
Facilitate key discussions and provides thought leadership to executive audience (output is roadmap and/or strategic plan/ deliverables/frameworks/ short to long term goals etc.)
Lead the development and achievement of business strategies, including scoping and structuring, strategic reviews, and market research in support of improving overall profitability, efficiency, and customer experience.
Work closely with business leaders to understand their issues, create strategies for change and collaborate on recommendations.
Conduct ongoing assessments of industry and competitive landscape, identify key industry trends impacting the business, and associated opportunities for growth.
Drive greater efficiency, effectiveness, & capability in collaboration with functional leaders
Contribute to the design and delivery of strategy sessions and workshops and collaborate with teams across TD and outside the organization to help in the development of content and reports for the Executive teams
Proactively manage project plans, while effectively engaging and communicating with key stakeholders throughout
Apply knowledge of business principles and organization to develop actionable recommendations including strategic due diligence, product development studies, change management plans, and the evaluation of long-term investment opportunities
Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
Structure, staff, develop and lead a high performing team of professionals/experts capable of executing with excellence and fulfilling future talent requirements by providing ongoing learning and development opportunities and implementing effective coaching and performance management practices.
Promote and foster a positive working environment that encourages innovation, creativity, teamwork, and strong strategic partnerships with the business.
Specific Educational Requirements / Accreditations
Undergraduate degree required with relevant post-graduate credentials a definite asset (MBA, CFA)
Other Qualifications / Skills / Experience
10+ years of consulting experience specializing in the financial industry in a top tier Consulting firm
A consulting executive / top-level professional with a broad range of financial management and strategic advisory experience with extensive understanding of the business and key financial drivers
Advanced level of expertise and financial acumen to provide insight on strategy development and be a strategic partner to the business on a broad range of financial matters
Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations
Ability to break down and solve business problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
Balanced approach, ability to stay resilient under pressure
The ability to effectively work in teams across the bank with multiple stakeholders, influence and align others
Proven ability to manage a diverse group of professionals
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines as well as the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Confident presentation and facilitation skills and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate working with business and senior management at all levels.
Excellent analytical skills in assessing finance/market and business issues and exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
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 +5,000 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.
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!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Vice President, Enterprise Strategy position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
