Work Location:

Hours:

Line of Business:

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:

TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), a member of the TD Bank Financial Group, is a leading Canadian investment manager offering progressive investment solutions to both institutional and individual investors in Canada and globally. For over two decades, TDAM established competitive market positions in active, quantitative, enhanced, and alternatives portfolio management. TDAM offers a diverse range of over 120 investment solutions and manages retail mutual funds, ETFs and Liquid Alternative Funds in Canada for over 1.9 investors. TDAM provides its investment management services to institutional entities, and it offers its retail mutual funds and ETFs to Canadian retail investors.

The TDAM Regulatory & Policy Governance group (RPG), the TDAM 1B function within the three lines of defense governance model, provides oversight of controls and management of regulatory and operational risk exposures for the TDAM business. RPG proactively monitors regulatory rule changes and industry practices, prepares policies, educates on regulations and operational controls, monitors control effectiveness, and serves as the Center of Excellence in supporting the TDAM business in the continual improvement its control environment. With a comprehensive governance support mandate at TDAM, RPG is a group comprised of a wide array of subject matter experts and is an excellent place for risk/compliance professionals to deepen their knowledge of TDAM's operations and the investment management business.

The Vice President & Director, International Distribution role will support the international asset management ("IAM") activities for the TD asset management businesses (including TDAM, Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. ("TD Epoch") and Epoch Investment Partners UK, Ltd. ("TD Epoch UK")). The role will support the creation and on-going governance of distribution activities outside of Canada and the US. The role will provide advice and guidance on sustainable commercial strategies within an appropriate supervisory and governance model that is aligned to TD Bank and TD Wealth's policies, risk appetite and international regulatory requirements.

This role will help facilitate the establishment of an appropriate governance and control environment for IAM distribution operations and support TDAM and TD Epoch Head Office 1Bs on regional governance requirements. The role will liaise with the TD Epoch and TDAM teams in North America, as well as affiliated entities that support IAM activities.

Accountabilities:

• Provide governance, operational control and regulatory subject matter expertise and support for the implementation of IAM activities
• Support the Regulatory Compliance Management ("RCM") Program in accordance with the RCM Standards on behalf of the asset management businesses, including the maintenance of the regulatory library, control design and implementation, control mapping, monitoring and implementation of regulatory changes, identification and management of regulatory issues
• Promote a culture of compliance and strong risk management that aligns with the asset management business' risk appetite
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders
• Help protect the businesses interests by keeping abreast of business trends, risks, and control management issues and by maintaining a high level of knowledge of existing and emerging risk issues
• Maintain a culture of risk management and regulatory rule compliance throughout IAM, supported by preparation of policy manuals and processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Act as a governance contact for Third-Party Distributors as required
• Prioritize and facilitate the implementation of appropriate TD Bank and TD Wealth practices, and related enhancements
• Lead the remediation process in collaboration with the businesses when control gaps are identified and support the business in designing action plans
• Ensure timely communication of issues that are relevant to the business and related stakeholders, and encourage good working relationship with internal and external business partners and groups
• Support the review of marketing for IAM as required, including RFPs, RFIs and presentation materials website governance
• Support operational and regulatory risk and control strategies by guiding the business through various operational or related regulatory risk, control and change management activities
• Provide advice and guidance to IAM stakeholders on governance and regulatory requirements including requirements for product distribution, client onboarding, client statements, registrations, marketing and local portfolio management activities
• Provide change management governance in conjunction with the Asset Management Business Governance and Portfolio Oversight team for changes impacting IAM including representing 1B as a subject matter expert on the project, providing risk and regulatory challenge with relevant stakeholders to ensure risk, control and regulatory considerations are satisfied
• Support oversight over business activities by implementing and maintaining a sustainable Supervision Framework that supports effective supervision practices and communication of the business risks, issues, and activities
• Act as the Chair for International Asset Management Policy Oversight Committee
• Provide RPG support on projects and initiatives as required
• Coach and mentor RPG colleagues who support IAM activities and operations.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate must:

• Have a solid understanding of the asset management business and global marketing practices;
• Possess expert knowledge of international asset management regulatory rules (securities, AML, Privacy) with a focus on EU/UK distribution;
• Have familiarity with applying a Regulatory Compliance Management Framework;
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies and approaches;
• Be a highly motived individual with a proven track record to delivering results;
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify risks/issues and recommend solutions;
• Be able to interpret regulatory rules into practical processes and controls;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Be able to articulate complex issues in an effective manner;
• Have strong leadership, persuasion, presentation and communication skills;
• Be able to understand and detect business issues and assess their impacts on business goals and objectives;
• Highly developed and demonstrated critical thinking, and analytical skills;
• Exercise sound judgement in making decisions;
• Exhibit a collaborative working style and the ability to facilitate groups with competing agendas to gain consensus and mitigate risks;
• Facilitate effective stakeholder management with a professional approach; ability to interact with all levels within the organization;
• Be Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and the ability to learn and adapt quickly;
• Be able to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines;
• Be able to produce and present professional presentation material to senior audiences.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• University degree in Business, Finance, Law, or equivalent work experience;
• 7 to 10 years of experience in the asset management business;
• Advanced governance and risk management skills;
• Previous Asset Management CCO role would be an asset.

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 investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

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

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.