Vice President - Partnership Framework Specialist – Global Transaction Banking, TD Securities

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

TD Securities

Pay Detail:

$200,000 - $225,000 USD

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Partnership Framework Specialist to join our Transaction Banking team at the Vice President level. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing a repeatable partner engagement framework that supports the full lifecycle of third-party vendor relationships across our various lines of business. The successful candidate will blend expertise in transaction banking operations, vendor management, and partnership enablement to streamline onboarding, accelerate time-to-market, and maximize value from strategic collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Framework Development & Optimization

- Design a scalable, repeatable partner framework applicable to diverse vendor types and business lines.
- Build flexible onboarding pathways including proof-of-concept (POC) pilots, sandbox testing environments, and full production integrations.
- Create clear assessment and evaluation models for vendors, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.

2. Third-Party Vendor Management

- Oversee the vendor management lifecycle from initial identification through due diligence, onboarding, performance monitoring, and renewal/exit strategies.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless vendor experience while protecting the bank’s interests.
- Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and risk indicators, recommending corrective actions as needed.

3. Process Acceleration & Continuous Improvement

- Challenge the status quo to identify and implement opportunities to shorten onboarding timelines without compromising quality or compliance.
- Leverage data and feedback to drive iterative improvements to the partner framework.
- Recommend emerging tools, platforms, and best practices to enhance vendor collaboration and integration speed.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

- Act as a strategic liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Establish governance processes for consistent evaluation and escalation management.
- Facilitate workshops and cross-functional discussions to align business needs with vendor capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

- 6–9 years of experience in Vendor Management, Partnership Enablement, or related disciplines.
- Proven track record in building and managing partner or vendor engagement frameworks in a regulated financial services environment.
- Strong understanding of third-party risk management processes and requirements.
- Demonstrated success in designing and executing multiple onboarding pathways (POCs, sandboxes, integrations).
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills across diverse business lines.
- Ability to challenge existing processes constructively and lead change initiatives.

Preferred:

- Experience in working with FinTech vendors or technology solution providers in transaction banking.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing vendor relationships (e.g., OCC, FFIEC, EBA guidelines).
- Background in process re-engineering, Lean, or Agile delivery methodologies

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 help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. 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 acquir