Director AI Innovation & Productivity Lead

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Detail:

$220,000 - $260,000 USD

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Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

Role overview

The Director, AI Innovation & Productivity Lead leads the AI Innovation & Productivity function within TDS AI & Data Technology. The role tracks industry trends and model evolution, runs experiments, POCs and applied research, and shapes the roadmap and strategic direction for AI at TD Securities.

This is a highly visible role at the intersection of AI strategy, applied engineering and business innovation. It works horizontally across TDS Technology and aligns with business domains including Global Markets, CIB, GTB, Risk and Operations.

What you’ll do

• Track industry trends and model evolution. Monitor generative AI, agentic systems, foundation models and coding assistants; translate developments into practical implications and build/buy/partner/reuse recommendations for senior leaders.

• Run experiments, POCs and applied research. Operate a disciplined experiment portfolio with clear entry, evaluation and exit criteria covering value, feasibility, data readiness, security and controls; stop or redirect what does not perform.

• Shape roadmap and strategic direction. Own the AI innovation and productivity roadmap for TDS Technology and present portfolio insights and investment needs to senior leadership.

• Advance engineering productivity. Drive AI-assisted software delivery across design, development, testing and operations with Engineering Experience & AI Enablement; define evidence-based measures of speed, quality and risk.

• Convert innovation into scale. Create a repeatable path from validated concepts into AI Platform Engineering and AI Product Engineering, and encourage reuse across business domains.

What you bring

• Significant experience leading AI, ML, data-science or software-engineering portfolios in a complex organization, with a record of taking AI from experiment to production.

• Strong grounding in generative AI, LLMs, RAG, agentic systems, evaluation and observability, plus a solid software-engineering foundation (architecture, APIs, cloud, DevSecOps).

• Experience building technology roadmaps and investment cases for senior executives.

• Experience in a regulated environment working with Architecture, Cybersecurity, Risk, Legal, Compliance and Model Governance.

• Strong product and commercial judgment, executive communication and ability to lead through influence.

• Experience building and developing high-performing technical teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Capital markets, investment banking or other regulated financial-services experience.

• Experience with AI-assisted development practices, productivity measurement and responsible-AI lifecycle management.

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, AI or data science; external thought leadership is a plus.

How success will be measured

• Quality and strategic relevance of the AI innovation portfolio; share of experiments reaching a clear scale, reuse, redirect or stop decision.

• Time to move validated concepts into controlled engineering or product delivery.

• Reuse of validated patterns across domains and measurable gains in delivery speed, quality and colleague experience.

• Development and retention of specialized AI talent.

*General Job Description:

The Director - Tech Solutions TDS Management builds and maintains strong business relationship with assigned clients / internal partners and provides direction and guidance on optimal technology solutions/services to meet business needs. The position generally manages a varied team of IT professionals and bridges the gap between the business and technology, and leverages resources across functional or specialized technology areas to ensure end to end delivery of agreed upon solutions or services within planned forecasts / cost estimates. Role generally supports a significant Business area, Product Group, Enterprise Platform, Service or Capability within a Segment CIO or Functional area.

Depth & Scope:

• Role generally supports a significant business area, product group, Enterprise Platform, Service or Capability under a Segment CIO or technology functional area.
• Sets work direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business or technology leaders to establish and execute on common goals with a medium to longer term business perspective
• Expert knowledge of the business and bank technology standards (e.g., infrastructure, architecture, processes, applications) from a strategic perspective and managing/ directing teams and projects
• Sound knowledge of external competition, emerging, industry and/or market trends in relation to own business
• Integrator role that oversees various technology functions / resources to deliver business technical solutions or shared service
• Oversees a sizable and varied team of technology professionals (e.g., up to 50+ consisting of Application Developers, Solutions Designers, Business Systems Analysts, Specialists, and/or Project Managers) in the end to end delivery of complex projects, system enhancements / applications and/or application or service management
• Directs/manages large-scale applications/ projects across multiple product lines/ businesses, involving significant scope and complexity
• Understands strategic direction (including financials) and champions alliances to benefit the Bank and/or department; advocates for operational improvements to enhance the divisions value to the organization
• Role typically reports to an Executive role

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate.
• Graduate degree, preferred.
• 10+ years related experience.
• Expert knowledge of the business and bank technology standards (e.g., infrastructure, architecture, processes, applications) from a strategic perspective and managing/ directing teams and projects.
• Sound knowledge of external competition, emerging, industry and/or market trends in relation to own business.
• Understands strategic direction (including financials) and champions' alliances to benefit the Bank and/or department; advocates for operational improvements to enhance the divisions value to the organization.
  

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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple.  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 acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. 

Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities. 

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more
 

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.

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. 

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.
 

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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected].  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.