VP, Algorithm Governance Framework & Standards, TDS Governance & Control

Work Location :

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Governance & Control

Pay Detail:

$150,000 - $175,000 USD

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Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

TD Securities (TDS) is seeking an experienced governance professional to support the continued evolution of its Front Office Algorithm Governance framework. Reporting to the Director, TDS Algorithm Governance & Controls (G&C), this role will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for evaluating current algorithm governance practices, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and helping design and implement a target-state governance framework aligned with regulatory expectations and industry practices.

The successful candidate will bring experience in algorithm governance and controls, front-office trading technology, or technology governance, coupled with knowledge of trading systems, algorithms, order and execution management platforms, and associated technology risks. The individual will partner closely with trading businesses, front-office technology, compliance, risk, internal audit, and other control functions to strengthen governance across the algorithm lifecycle.

This role is primarily focused on framework design, governance uplift, policy, standards and procedures development, control design, issue remediation, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Framework Assessment

• •Develop and maintain governance frameworks, standards, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• •Translate regulatory and policy requirements into practical governance processes.
• •Define accountabilities, governance requirements, and escalation processes.
• •Identify opportunities to improve governance maturity and operational effectiveness.

Control Design & Governance Enhancement

• •Design and document governance and operational controls.
• •Define monitoring, attestation, and oversight processes.
• •Assess existing governance processes and recommend improvements.

Support implementation of new governance requirements across businesses and technology platforms, including trading, order management, execution management, algorithmic trading, and related front-office systems.

Audit, Regulatory & Issue Remediation

• •Lead remediation efforts for audit findings, self-identified issues, and regulatory observations.
• •Develop remediation plans and supporting documentation.
• •Coordinate stakeholders across business, technology, compliance, and risk functions.
• •Prepare evidence and closure packages.
• •Ensure timely execution of commitments and deliverables.

Governance Programs & Strategic Initiatives

• •Lead governance initiatives from planning through implementation.
• •Manage dependencies, stakeholders, risks, and execution plans.
• •Support broader governance transformation and maturity initiatives.
• •Drive adoption of new governance processes and standards.

Governance Operations & Reporting

• •Support governance committee submissions and management reporting.
• •Develop governance metrics and dashboards.
• •Support inventory governance, attestations, and change governance processes.
• •Monitor control effectiveness and emerging governance risks.

Required Experience

• •7+ years of experience in algorithm governance, governance and controls, technology risk or governance, operational risk, audit or regulatory remediation, front-office trading technology, or related capital markets disciplines.
• •Demonstrated experience developing or operationalizing governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, technology or operational controls, or supporting documentation.

• •Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• •Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• •Excellent written communication skills.
• •Proven ability to independently execute and deliver outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Capital Markets experience gained through governance, risk and controls, or front-office technology roles.
• •Experience with front-office trading systems, algorithmic or electronic trading, order management systems, execution management systems, market connectivity, or production support for trading platforms.
• •Technology governance experience, including control design or oversight across the system development lifecycle, change management, access management, production readiness, resilience, or third-party technology risk.
• •Familiarity with RTS 6, SEC Market Access requirements, and algorithmic trading regulatory self-assessments.

• •Experience responding to audits and regulatory reviews.
• •Familiarity with issue management frameworks and control environments.

*General Job Description:

The Manager II, Governance & Control leads and manages a governance and control team, overseeing diverse functions in an area of moderate risk, complexity or scope usually involving short to medium-term planning. This role ensures an integrated approach with other business governance and control areas, the broader organization, and enterprise control functions.

Depth & Scope:

• •Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
• •Leads and manages a team of professionals for a diverse group set of G&C functions in an area of moderate risk, complexity or scope, while growing talent, developing skills and capabilities to achieve career goals, support project/initiative success and achieve business results
• •Presents and makes recommendations to senior management and executives
• •Ensures an integrated approach with other business areas, broader organization, and enterprise as appropriate
• •Coordinates and prioritizes multiple initiatives and manages resource allocation
• •Establishes effective relationships with different Stakeholders, Business Sponsors, Executives and LOB
• •Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise
• •Deep knowledge and understanding of businesses/technology, and organizational practices/disciplines
• •Focuses on medium-term planning and business issues (e.g. 6-12 months)

Education & Experience:

• •Undergraduate degree preferred
• •7+ years of relevant experience
• •Advanced business understanding and knowledge of risk and control functions
• •Advanced knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies & tactics
• •Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigation
• •Knowledge of current and emerging trends
• •Skill in managing budgets and resource allocation
• •Skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management
• •Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• •Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• •Ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion
• •Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• •Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• •Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• •Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
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