Cash Management Technology Director

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Detail:

$160,000.00 - $300,000.00 USD

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Job Description:

Department Overview

TD Securities ("TDS") Technology supports a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government, and financial institution ("FI") clients through Transaction Banking ("TB"), Corporate and Investment Banking ("CIB"), and Global Markets ("GM").  The firm works with clients around the world, focusing selectively and strategically on key global financial centers: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, London, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Transaction Banking is a key growth business within TDS that provides the opportunity to make an impact with top tier organizations.  We offer innovative solutions and treasury advisory services on large and complex liquidity, payments, and trade finance needs.  The business constantly changes with macroeconomic conditions, unprecedented levels of innovation, interest rate environments, and foreign exchange movements.  As a result, all GTB business lines continue to evolve to provide optimum trade finance, liquidity, and payment solutions to clients.

Transaction Banking is comprised of four business lines: Global Trade Finance ("GTF"), Corporate Cash Management ("CCM"), Financial Institutions ("FI"), and Export and Agency Finance ("EAF").

The Global Transaction Banking technology team focuses on delivering top-tier technology solutions to enable and grow the global GTB business.

Job Summary:

As part of Value Creation Plan, TD has embarked on a multi-year digital transformation of Transaction Banking to position the transaction bank as a leading North American multi-currency treasury provider, enabling significant business growth across the TDS franchise.  This role presents an opportunity to lead the build-out of the next-generation of GTB's transaction banking capabilities in order to (i) extend a highly successful GTB business into the US; and (ii) to future-proof business with a platform that can evolve at minimal cost as client and industry needs & expectations continue to evolve.

The Cash Management Technology Director is a leadership role that requires extensive experience in building Payment platform (ACH, wire, Swift). The role primarily focuses on providing strategic direction and overseeing the delivery of Cash Management technology solutions within TD Securities Corporate Banking businesses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering large scale payment systems and strategy, experience in large scale integration projects, and leadership skills.

This specific role will lead the strategy, design, development, and delivery of a next-generation transaction banking reporting platform supporting domestic and international cash management products. The role is accountable for creating a scalable, resilient, and regulatory-compliant solution capable of generating customer statements, account reporting, regulatory reports, and industry-standard messaging formats including BAI2, BTRS, ISO 20022 CAMT statements, MT940, MT942, MT950, and other SWIFT reporting standards.

This leader will establish the product vision, technology roadmap, operating model, and engineering organization responsible for delivering reporting capabilities across commercial banking, treasury management, payments, liquidity, virtual accounts, and emerging real-time payment services. The platform will serve as a strategic component of the bank's Transaction Banking architecture and client experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technology leadership and guidance for the delivery team.
• Develop and execute technology strategies to support the business goals of the organization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technology solutions.
• Define and maintain the technology roadmap, aligning it with the overall IT strategy.
• Lead the architecture and design of complex and scalable solutions.
• Oversee the full software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Manage a team of developers, architects, and engineers, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
• Collaborate with other technology teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of systems with other applications.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends and make recommendations for adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes and enhancing efficiency.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources, and proactively address any deviations.
• Collaborate with vendors and external partners to leverage their expertise and deliver innovative solutions.
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, product owners, and senior executives.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, regulatory changes, and market trends related to technology.
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and promote a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on technology initiatives, progress, and challenges.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the technology team.
• Promote a strong focus on customer satisfaction and strive for excellence in technology service delivery.

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5+ years leading the engineering team of 10 or more people in the Transaction Banking domain.
• Proven experience with building and delivering large scale projects on Azure or GCP.
• Familiarity with Payment rails such as ACH, Wire, SWIFT and solid understanding of ISO Standards and US regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with API integration, microservices development, Kafka, Springboot involving multiple systems and platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in driving technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in the industry.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in leading agile teams.
• Proven track record of delivering complex technology projects on time and within budget.
• Sound understanding of security principles and best practices in technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align technology solutions with business requirements.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Strong decision-making and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Continuous learning mindset and a passion for keeping up with industry advancements.
• Excellent team management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelors' degree in Computer Science/Engineering required
• 15+ years related experience required
• Corporate Banking, GTB, Credit or Lending domain expertise required
• Demonstrated excellent management, organizational and leadership skills required
• Proven ability to manage large and complex projects simultaneously required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required
• Technical knowledge of technology in capital markets required

The Director - Tech Solutions TDS Management builds and maintains strong business relationship with assigned clients / internal partners and provides direction and guidance on optimal technology solutions/services to meet business needs. The position generally manages a varied team of IT professionals and bridges the gap between the business and technology, and leverages resources across functional or specialized technology areas to ensure end to end delivery of agreed upon solutions or services within planned forecasts / cost estimates. Role generally supports a significant Business area, Product Group, Enterprise Platform, Service or Capability within a Segment CIO or Functional area.

Depth & Scope:

• Role generally supports a significant business area, product group, Enterprise Platform, Service or Capability under a Segment CIO or technology functional area.
• Sets work direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business or technology leaders to establish and execute on common goals with a medium to longer term business perspective
• Expert knowledge of the business and bank technology standards (e.g., infrastructure, architecture, processes, applications) from a strategic perspective and managing/ directing teams and projects
• Sound knowledge of external competition, emerging, industry and/or market trends in relation to own business
• Integrator role that oversees various technology functions / resources to deliver business technical solutions or shared service
• Oversees a sizable and varied team of technology professionals (e.g., up to 50+ consisting of Application Developers, Solutions Designers, Business Systems Analysts, Specialists, and/or Project Managers) in the end to end delivery of complex projects, system enhancements / applications and/or application or service management
• Directs/manages large-scale applications/ projects across multiple product lines/ businesses, involving significant scope and complexity
• Understands strategic direction (including financials) and champions alliances to benefit the Bank and/or department; advocates for operational improvements to enhance the divisions value to the organization
• Role typically reports to an Executive role

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate.
• Graduate degree, preferred.
• 10+ years related experience.
• Expert knowledge of the business and bank technology standards (e.g., infrastructure, architecture, processes, applications) from a strategic perspective and managing/ directing teams and projects.
• Sound knowledge of external competition, emerging, industry and/or market trends in relation to own business.
• Understands strategic direction (including financials) and champions' alliances to benefit the Bank and/or department; advocates for operational improvements to enhance the divisions value to the organization.

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel: Occasional
• International Travel: Never
• Performing sedentary work: Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks: Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment: Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds: Occasional
• Sitting: Continuous
• Standing: Occasional
• Walking: Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces: Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.): Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.): Never
• Squatting: Occasional
• Bending: Occasional
• Kneeling: Never
• Crawling: Never
• Climbing: Never
• Reaching overhead: Never
• Reaching forward: Occasional
• Pushing: Never
• Pulling: Never
• Twisting: Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time: Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations: Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions: Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing: Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple.  Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. 

Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities. 

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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 USWAPTDO@td.com.  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.