Institutional Product Management, VP-TDAM - TD Asset Management

Work Location: Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: TD Wealth

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 (TDAM), a member of TD Bank Financial Group, is a leading North American investment manager offering progressive investment solutions to both institutional and individual investors. For over two decades, the organization has established competitive market positions in active, quantitative, and passive portfolio management. As of June 30, 2024, TDAM and its affiliates manage over $434 billion in assets on behalf of pension, insurance, endowment/foundation, and corporate clients, as well as high-net worth clients and retail mutual funds.

The Institutional Product team within TD Asset Management is responsible for the product strategy and development of TD's entire institutional product portfolio. The team’s mandate is as follows:

• Develop a solid understanding of markets, competitors, product and regulatory trends and client needs to effectively inform decisions on new product concepts
• Synthesize data on emerging medium and long term product development trends to inform product roadmap
• Develop products for various countries and regions to profitably grow market share
• Provide a high level of support to our Relationship Management and Client Service groups
• On-going product management ensuring our investment solutions remain competitive and compliant with regulatory requirements

Position Summary:

The Vice President (Manager), TDAM Institutional Product is responsible for supporting all aspects of product management for the private asset institutional product shelf (global – distributed across regions in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific), including implementation of new products and product changes, product innovation and positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior member of the Private Assets product management team, including potential people management and provide guidance to junior team members
• Act as a subject matter expert on product structures, including global fund structures such as Unit Trusts, CITs, SCSPs, LLCs, LP/GP structures, ICAV/SICAV, UCITS, etc.
• Manage day to day activities for management of Fund suite, including operational set up and issue resolution, offering circular management, end to end oversight on Fund suite (performance, regulatory requirements, investment strategy, distribution, asset flows, legal documents, board meetings etc.)
• Help define and build the business case for new product development initiatives through assembling fact-based arguments and providing competitive insights
• Manage regulatory filings and requirements for Funds in jurisdictions in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific
• Act as the project lead to implement new products, including the coordination of internal partners and external service providers to ensure operational readiness
• Meet with internal and external stakeholders to identify product gaps
• Have an understanding of TDAM's general investment philosophy, investment styles, and product structures
• Work closely with internal control partners to mitigate risks while executing with speed to market
• Support product strategy team, including competitive research and analysis, including making meaningful recommendations to promote the development of new product concepts

Key Interactions:

• Direct report to the Vice President & Director, Corporate Strategy & Global Institutional Product
• Executives, relationship managers and other investment professionals across TD Wealth and TD Bank, including those in non-domestic jurisdictions
• Collaborate with internal partners including Business Management and Solutions, Corporate Strategy, Product Design, Portfolio Management, Client Portfolio Managers, Sales, Legal, Sales Strategy and Communications, Finance, Compliance, Operations and Marketing
• 3rd Party vendor relationships

Role-Specific Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of related industry experience preferred with at least 3 years of experience in an institutional product development function within the asset management industry required
• Experience with alternatives, including real assets required
• Experience reviewing offering circulars, including deep understanding of fund features (e.g. redemption/subscription policies, distribution policies, and other mechanisms) is required
• Knowledge of Canadian institutional investment product related vehicles including a working knowledge of major investment strategies and styles employed by fixed income, equity and alternative portfolio managers is required
• Knowledge of global investment fund structures, such as limited partnerships, LLCs, offshore feeders, UCITs is required
• Preference given to candidates with product development experience across various asset classes and vehicles
• Demonstrated experience engaging in complex investment product launches with multiple stakeholders
• A working knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues, fund accounting and performance/portfolio reporting principles

Table-stakes Skillsets:

• Strong leadership skills
• CFA required, or commensurate experience
• Although not a direct people manager role, preference given to candidates with some people management experience due to dotted-line team structure
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with an ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills in interacting with various stakeholders within the firm, other members of the product team
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize many projects simultaneously
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• Undergraduate degree required

Hybrid = 3-4 days a week in the office

Please note, This is a Manager level role that is Market Titled as Vice President, TDAM

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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 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.

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.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

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.

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
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We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only): Sans Objet