Senior Manager leading TD Securities’ trade finance operations across regional processing teams. Driving controls, risk management, service delivery, transformation, and client outcomes.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution and ongoing performance of Core Trade Finance Operations across regional processing teams
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing organization through Regional Managers
Establish partnerships with Business, Front Office, Product, Technology, Compliance, AML, Legal, Risk, and Global Operations
Advise Business and Front Office on operational capabilities, transaction execution, service requirements, capacity, and risk considerations
Provide operational oversight across Documentary Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Standby Letters of Credit, Guarantees, and related activities
Establish performance expectations and management routines across Regional Managers and processing teams
Drive governance, escalation, communication forums, issue management, and resolution of operational and client matters
Monitor KPIs, service metrics, productivity, quality, risk metrics, and client outcomes
Lead continuous improvement, process standardization, operational transformation, and technology enhancements
Lead implementation and adoption of new products, processes, technology, and business initiatives
Provide subject matter expertise on complex, high-value, and high-risk transactions
Ensure adherence to regulations, internal policies, procedures, and control standards
Identify, assess, manage, and escalate operational risks
Partner with the AVP on automation, digitization, regional optimization, and enhanced straight-through processing
Support training and enablement programs and maintain organizational technical capabilities
Lead organizational change and embed new processes sustainably
Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and client focus
Mentor Regional Managers and high-potential talent and strengthen succession planning
Own day-to-day operational execution, service delivery, capacity management, resource deployment, regional alignment, significant escalations, and leadership development
Requirements
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Trade Finance Operations, with significant experience leading complex operational teams
In-depth knowledge of Documentary Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Standby Letters of Credit, and Guarantees
Strong understanding of international trade finance rules, regulations, industry practices, and operational risk requirements
Strong knowledge of AML, Sanctions, Anti-Boycott requirements, compliance, and internal control frameworks applicable to Trade Finance
Demonstrated experience leading through multiple levels of management and building and developing high-performing teams
Strong Business and Front Office partnership skills
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities, navigate organizational complexity, and drive timely decisions and outcomes
Experience developing and implementing operational strategies to improve service, efficiency, controls, and business outcomes
Experience in process optimization, operational transformation, and change management
Strong judgment and ability to provide operational guidance on complex transactions and issues
Ability to identify operational risks, assess impacts, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
Experience implementing and adopting new technologies and processes within an existing operational environment
Ability to use data, metrics, and performance insights to drive operational decisions and continuous improvement
GCI Trade 360 platform experience would be an asset
University degree or equivalent work experience
Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) would be an asset
Certificate for Specialist in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) would be an asset
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) would be an asset
For Quebec roles: maîtrise d’une langue autre que le français pour offrir du soutien ou traiter avec les clients qui ont besoin de services et de soutien dans une langue autre que le français
Benefits
Variable compensation
Health and well-being benefits
Savings and retirement programs
Paid time off
Banking benefits and discounts
Career development
Reward and recognition programs
Regular development conversations, training programs, and performance conversations
Access to an online learning platform
Mentoring programs
Training and onboarding sessions
Workplace accommodations, including accessible meeting rooms and captioning for virtual interviews
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