**Work Location:** Toronto, Ontario, Canada **Hours:** 37.5 **Line of Business:** Business Management, Strategy & Support **Pay Details:** $108,800 - $163,200 CAD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. **Job Description:** **Department Overview** : You will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals in the Legal Department and be involved in a wide range of activities working to advance strategic priorities while ensuring proper risk management. Collaborating with talented colleagues and partners in a variety of legal specializations, members of the Legal team are able to develop their skills every day. We will help you realize your full potential and achieve your career goals. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, you will receive the support you need to help you to succeed. **Job Overview:** In this Senior Manager – Strategic Initiatives role, you will be a key member of the Legal Operations team in Toronto. The Senior Manager – Strategic Initiatives will assist in planning, execution and implementation of a number of strategic initiatives and matters for the TD Legal department. The role will involve close collaboration with a number of stakeholders across the TD Legal Department, risk and control functions and other TD business segments and corporate functions to address initiatives with elements of significant change. The Senior Manager – Strategic Initiatives will also work closely with TD Legal executives to execute on priorities and strategy, while also being open to address new and emerging risks and business opportunities – the role requires a consummate team player, solution oriented and willing to dig in to resolve problems, no matter how big or small! **Job Responsibilities:** In this role you will: + Coordinate and spearhead strategic initiatives within Legal Operations to streamline processes for the legal department + Initial strategic initiatives will include risk calibration/review of special category vendor relationships, reimagined 1A operations and processes with respect to vendors leveraged by other TD business segments/corporate functions and assisting with implementation of other Legal department projects + Serve as the primary executor of strategic initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and integration into existing workflows + Drive strategic goals, detailed program workplans and implementation roadmaps; define and track key performance indicators as measures of success + Leverage technological or operational solutions to improve organizational knowledge use and access + Leverage knowledge management capabilities to enhance and optimize TD Legal's internal governance and control programs and other strategic legal operation competencies + Partner closely with members of the Legal team and other cross-functional teams across TD to define business requirements + Foster an environment that encourages productivity, innovation, process improvement, knowledge management, teamwork, and a high level of professionalism. + Provide general assistance across Legal Operations to assist leadership as and when required **Job requirements:** What can you bring to TD + Bachelor's degree + 10 years or more experience in leading strategic change and initiatives at a financial institution + Previous experience in writing policies, procedures and documentation, preferable within a legal or regulatory environment. + Strong leadership, management, and communication skills, both written and oral + Tech-savvy and well-versed in legal enterprise software, tools, and applications including advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite + Demonstrated ability to independently deliver initiatives on multiple workstreams concurrently using change management practices to facilitate transitions related to technology, processes, and people + Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player with a strong interest in learning, creating efficient processes and a seamless user experience + Strategic decision making, sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills required and proven track record in collaborating with diverse stakeholders and influencing change + Attention to detail and accuracy in writing and reviewing policies and documents. + Highest personal & professional integrity & standards + Ability to build relationships **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. Learn more (http://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/who-we-are/benefits-of-working-at-td) **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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals. **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** Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. We look forward to hearing from you! **Language Requirement (Quebec only):** Sans Objet Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.