TD Bank

Vice President, Emerging Technology & Automation

TD Bank • $185K — $275K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University and/or post-graduate degree required.
  • 15+ years in technology, cybersecurity, and risk management with senior leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success in defining and executing enterprise technology strategies.
  • Expertise in cyber controls, governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in leading automation and process transformation.
  • Ability to translate complex technology concepts for executive decisions.
  • Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the enterprise strategy for Emerging Technology and Automation.
  • Oversee governance and operational direction for the technology function.
  • Lead frameworks for evaluating and onboarding Emerging Technology initiatives.
  • Align strategic priorities across various business units and technologies.
  • Manage the control library governance framework and its lifecycle.
  • Drive automation strategies for business controls testing.
  • Establish KPIs to measure operational and strategic performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape enterprise technology strategy at a high level.
  • Engagement with executive leadership and industry partners.
  • Working in a dynamic and evolving technology landscape.
  • Leadership role with potential for significant impact across the organization.
Full Job Description
Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Technology Solutions

Pay Details:
$185,000 - $275,000 CAD

Job Description:

TD is seeking a transformational technology leader to build and scale its Emerging Technology & Automation function at a pivotal moment in the industry's evolution. Reporting into senior leadership within Protect, this role will shape how AI, automation, and emerging technologies are responsibly adopted across the enterprise, balancing innovation with robust governance, cybersecurity, and risk management. The successful candidate will influence enterprise strategy, engage with executive leadership, regulators, and industry partners, and leave a lasting impact on how TD harnesses technology to create competitive advantage.

Accountabilities
  • Define and execute the enterprise strategy, vision, and multi-year roadmap for Emerging Technology and Automation and Artificial Intelligence capabilities, ensuring alignment with Protect Platform priorities, technology strategy, risk appetite, and business objectives.
  • Own the governance, operating model, and strategic direction of the Emerging Technology and Automation function, including oversight of operational effectiveness, resource allocation, delivery performance, and sustainable capability growth.
  • Establish and lead enterprise frameworks for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and onboarding Emerging Technology and automation use cases, ensuring initiatives are aligned to business value, security requirements, and regulatory expectations.
  • Drive strategic alignment across lines of business, technology, security, risk, and control functions to establish integrated priorities, investment decisions, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Own the Technology and Cyber Control Library governance framework, including control lifecycle management, rationalization, standardization, and alignment to enterprise policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management objectives.
  • Lead the modernization, implementation, and automation strategy for business controls testing, establishing prioritization frameworks, transformation roadmaps, and scalable testing capabilities that improve efficiency, consistency, and control effectiveness across the enterprise.
  • Establish enterprise KPI, KRI, and maturity frameworks to measure operational performance, control effectiveness, adoption, automation outcomes, and strategic progress, providing actionable insights to executive leadership.
  • Develop and oversee Target Operating Models, governance structures, interaction models, accountability frameworks, and RASCIs to support effective execution and long-term sustainability of Emerging Technology and AI capabilities.
  • Serve as the executive sponsor and primary point of accountability for internal audits, regulatory examinations, and independent reviews related to Emerging Technology, automation, AI and associated governance and controls programs.
  • Oversee the transition of emerging capabilities into business-as-usual ownership models, ensuring operational readiness, governance maturity, risk management integration, and successful adoption across the organization.
  • Represent Protect and TD within industry forums, academic partnerships, regulatory discussions, and strategic industry engagements to identify emerging trends, risks, and innovation opportunities.
  • Provide executive leadership and talent stewardship for a team of high-performing technology risk, governance, and emerging technology professionals, developing future leaders and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and execution excellence.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic guidance on Emerging Technology and Automation
  • Deliver executive communications, reporting, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees
  • Champion enterprise adoption of Emerging Technology, Automation and AI capabilities while ensuring that innovation is implemented through a disciplined governance, controls, and risk management framework.

Key Metrics
  • Delivery against multi-year Emerging Technology roadmap milestones.
  • Reduction in control duplication and improved reuse of testing outputs across programs.
  • Increased automation of business controls testing and improved cycle time / efficiency of control assessment activities.
  • Improved control library completeness, quality, ownership clarity and alignment to risk appetite, standards and regulatory expectations.
  • KPI / KRI performance for operational effectiveness, control efficacy, adoption and value realization.

Key Qualifications & Capabilities
  • University and/or post-graduate degree.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in technology, cyber security, technology risk, controls governance, AI / Emerging Technology, engineering, operations or enterprise transformation, including senior leadership roles in complex matrix environments.
  • Proven experience defining and executing enterprise strategy and roadmaps for technology, AI, Emerging Technology or controls modernization capabilities.
  • Deep expertise in cyber and technology controls, control testing, governance, risk management, audit, regulatory engagement and control library lifecycle management
  • Demonstrated experience leading automation, process modernization and operating model transformation across enterprise-scale functions.
  • Strong ability to translate complex technology and risk concepts into executive-level decisions, prioritized roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across business, technology, risk, audit, legal, compliance, regulators and external partners.
  • Proven people leadership with experience building, developing and sustaining high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Collaborative, strategic and outcomes-oriented leader with strong judgment, credibility and ability to operate in a dynamic regulatory and expense management environment.

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.
Learn more about TD Bank
Size
90,000 employees
Market Cap
$117.9 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
-$6.9 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
* Ladders Estimates

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