TD Bank

Information Security Specialist (Crisis Management)

TD Bank$96K — $136K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in crisis management, operational resilience, or business continuity within large organizations.
  • Experience in financial services, banking, or similar regulated industries is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of crisis management frameworks and business continuity principles.
  • Proven track record in coordinating exercises and incident response activities.
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations and risk management practices in large organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing materials for senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to synthesize information quickly and maintain organization under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and improvement of crisis management processes and documentation.
  • Maintain crisis management playbooks and contact lists aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Coordinate preparedness activities including simulations and training sessions.
  • Assist in responding to incidents by documenting decisions and tracking actions.
  • Prepare updates and documentation for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure an integrated crisis response capability.
  • Monitor emerging threats and support post-incident reviews for program improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being benefits for employees and family members.
  • Savings and retirement programs to help secure financial futures.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance and personal well-being.
  • Banking benefits and discounts in recognition of employee contributions.
  • Career development opportunities including mentoring and access to training programs.
  • Recognition programs to reward and celebrate employee achievements.
Full Job Description
Work Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Technology Solutions

Pay Details:
$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

The Crisis Management, Specialist supports the execution and continuous improvement of TD Bank's first line of defense crisis management capability. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Crisis Management, this role helps coordinate preparedness, response, escalation, documentation, and post-incident improvement activities to ensure the organization can effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from business disruptions, operational incidents, and high-impact events. The role works closely with business, risk, technology, cyber, physical security, communications, legal, and operations partners to support an integrated and well-governed crisis management response.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the bank's first line of defense crisis management processes, tools, and documentation.
  • Maintain crisis management playbooks, escalation protocols, contact lists, and supporting materials in alignment with enterprise standards and direction from the Senior Manager.
  • Coordinate preparedness activities, including crisis simulations, tabletop exercises, training sessions, and readiness reviews.
  • Support response to significant incidents and disruptions by coordinating meetings, documenting decisions, tracking actions, and supporting timely escalation.
  • Prepare situational updates, impact summaries, briefing materials, and decision-support documentation for review by the Senior Manager and senior stakeholders.
  • Partner with business continuity, operational resilience, cyber, technology, physical security, legal, communications, compliance, and risk teams to support an integrated response capability.
  • Support crisis communications processes by coordinating inputs and helping prepare internal updates in partnership with communications teams.
  • Monitor emerging threats, risk trends, and external events that could impact the bank's operations, customers, reputation, or regulatory obligations.
  • Support post-incident reviews by documenting lessons learned, tracking corrective actions, and preparing summary reporting to support program improvement.
  • Assist with executive, governance, and regulatory reporting related to crisis readiness, incidents, exercises, and remediation activities.
  • Help ensure third-party and critical service dependencies are considered within crisis planning and response activities.
  • Contribute to team effectiveness by supporting strong execution, accountability, documentation discipline, and cross-functional collaboration.


Required Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of experience in crisis management, operational resilience, business continuity, incident management, enterprise risk, or a related discipline within a large or complex organization.
  • Experience supporting crisis management, business continuity, incident response, or operational readiness activities, preferably within financial services, banking, or another regulated industry.
  • Good understanding of crisis management frameworks, business continuity principles, operational resilience practices, and escalation processes.
  • Experience coordinating exercises, incident response activities, stakeholder meetings, action tracking, and post-incident documentation.
  • Working knowledge of risk management practices, control environments, and regulatory expectations relevant to large organizations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear briefings, summaries, and documentation for review by senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to synthesize information quickly, remain organized under pressure, and support decision-making in ambiguous or fast-moving situations.


Core Competencies
  • Sound judgment and composure under pressure
  • Strong stakeholder communication and coordination
  • Cross-functional collaboration and relationship management
  • Structured problem-solving and decision support
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Strong documentation, action tracking, and follow-through
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Awareness of reputational, customer, regulatory, and operational risk


Key Performance Indicators
  • Crisis management playbooks, contact lists, escalation protocols, and supporting materials are reviewed, maintained, and updated in accordance with required timelines and direction from the Senior Manager.
  • Preparedness activities, including tabletop exercises, simulations, training sessions, and readiness reviews, are coordinated on time and supported by clear planning, attendance tracking, and follow-up documentation.
  • Incident and crisis response support is delivered in a timely and organized manner, including meeting coordination, action tracking, decision documentation, and escalation support.
  • Situation updates, impact summaries, executive briefing inputs, and decision-support materials are accurate, concise, fact-based, and prepared within required response timelines.
  • Post-incident review activities are completed with documented lessons learned, assigned action owners, target dates, and follow-up tracking through closure.
  • Open actions, remediation items, and readiness gaps are tracked consistently, escalated when required, and closed within agreed timelines.
  • Stakeholder engagement is effective, with timely coordination across business, risk, technology, cyber, physical security, communications, legal, compliance, and operations partners.
  • Continuous improvement opportunities are identified and translated into practical updates to tools, procedures, playbooks, training materials, or reporting processes.


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.

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
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 (Quebec only):
Sans Objet

About TD Bank

TD Securities offers a range of advisory and capital market services to its clients. The company's range of services includes research, investment banking, capital markets, and global transaction banking. Research consists of commodity and equity research. Investment banking consists of mergers, acquisitions, industry expertise, and credit origination. Global transaction banking consists of trade finance, cash management, and correspondent banking. TD Securities was founded in 1855 and is based in Ontario.

TD Bank Careers

Join the vibrant team at TD Bank, one of North America's leading financial services organizations, where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. At TD Bank, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals to thrive. Work You’ll Do At TD Bank, your professional journey is bolstered by a robust support system. From your first interview to every career milestone, you will find opportunities for growth and leadership. Our team is dedicated to helping you develop the skills necessary for success in the ever-evolving financial sector. TD Bank offers a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, from customer service to investment banking. Each position at TD Bank is a chance to contribute to our culture of innovation and exceptional client service. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a TD Bank internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure and hands-on experience, making them a perfect starting point for students and recent graduates eager to make their mark in the banking industry. Interns at TD Bank enjoy the unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals, gaining insights that are crucial for future employment. Benefits and Growth TD Bank is deeply committed to the well-being and continuous growth of our team members. We offer competitive benefits packages that cover health, finance, and family care. Our employees enjoy comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off, among other perks. Moreover, TD Bank encourages professional development through various training programs, including leadership development and diversity training. These initiatives ensure that our team remains at the forefront of industry standards and best practices. Join Our Team Explore the numerous career paths available at TD Bank and discover how your skills and interests align with our mission. We are actively hiring and continually looking for talented individuals who are passionate about banking and customer service. Networking and Professional Development At TD Bank, we believe in the power of networking and collaboration. Our employees have access to a wide range of networking events, workshops, and seminars that promote career development and professional growth. These platforms not only enhance your professional skills but also expand your industry connections. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest at TD Bank Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to match your career preferences and get the latest news, insider tips, and job opportunities delivered straight to your inbox. Explore job opportunities at TD Bank and be part of a team that values hard work, creativity, and a diverse workplace culture. Your next great career move is just a click away. SEARCH TD BANK JOBS Join us at TD Bank and let your ambition lead you to a rewarding career filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate.
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