Senior Manager, Advanced Analytic, Insurance Model Validations (Quants)

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Career development

Variable compensation

Paid time off

Total rewards program details

Job summary

TD Bank Group is seeking a senior leader to head the Model Validation (MV) group within Enterprise Risk. You will lead a team of quantitative professionals, define validation plans, and ensure timely completion to support business initiatives and regulator requirements.

You will mentor the MV team, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive high-quality validation reports that justify conclusions and support audits. Strong actuarial or ML/AI modelling knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a top Canadian P&C insurer with exposure to AI/ML modelling
• 2+ years modeling/validating for multiple product lines (life and general insurance) for IFRS 17 liabilities/reserves
• Experience with AXIS and SAS for life models

Responsibilities

• Lead validation team and provide day-to-day direction
• Develop validation testing plans based on model design and ensure timely completion
• Communicate results and validation analyses to stakeholders and regulators
• Guide team to solve programming and testing issues to meet SLA
• Collaborate with internal model development, Audit, and other partners to ensure standards are met

Skills

Model validation

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytics leadership

Programming debugging

Education

Actuarial science degree

FSA/ACAS/ACIA designation

Tools

AXIS

SAS

Job description

Work Information

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence Pay Details: $115,600 - $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

The Model Validation (MV) group in Enterprise Risk, Risk Management is responsible for the independent validation and approval of all analytical models used for TD. The position reports to AVP, TBSM / FCRM/ TDAM/TDI Model Validation group. Detailed accountabilities include:

• Lead a team of quantitative professionals to validate TDI insurance models
• Work with team to develop an effective and efficient validation testing plan based on design of different models and complete validation in time to support various business initiatives and regulators requirements.
• Supervise team's validation work and provides day to day direction as needed to capture all material & critical model limitations and execution / implementation accuracy of the validation testing.
• Guide MV team to solve programming issues / testing issues, ensuring completion of validation within SLA lead time.
• Support team to have effective communication with different stakeholders from 1st line and in-time solve model limitations / issues to meet validation lead time target.
• Manage validation team for different validation tasks to meet validation lead time KPIs.
• Work with team to deliver high quality model validation reports with adequate information and justification to support validation conclusions and Audit / regulator review / assessment of validation process and validation analysis.
• Recommend the approval of the models or other corrective actions based on independent vetting and validation.
• Work in a highly interactive, team-oriented environment with Big Data developers, and analytical experts to effectively manage available resource to complete validation in time for different business initiatives and priorities.
• Provide analytical thought leadership and stays current of techniques and developments in actuarial or ML/AI modeling for Insurance and share knowledge with business partners and senior management.
• Assume a leadership role in developing standards and procedures for vetting and validation that are compliant with the Bank’s internal Model Risk Policy, adhere with industry best practices, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop internal team.

• Ensure performance objectives are set for internal staff and that performance feedback is provided on a regular basis.
• Communicate group objectives and strategies and align team activities in support of business objectives.
• Support employee development activities, coach, and support direct reports in meeting their personal development objectives.
• Respond to requests from both Canadian regulators, internal and external audit in their review/audit of risk models and vetting/validation process and procedures.
• Provide information and assistance as required.
• Work effectively with internal model development / owner group, Audit, and other internal partners to ensure risk models meet required Bank standards for use.

Depth & Scope

Provide 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.

Strategic partner to leadership team on the management of Insurance model risk, with deep industry, external/internal, enterprise knowledge, recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and identifies operational efficiencies and opportunities with other business management/enterprise areas.

Facilitate key strategic discussions and provide thought leadership to executive audience (output may include strategic roadmap and/or deliverables/frameworks short to long term goals etc.).

Set operational team direction and collaborate with others to execute on common goals.

Education & Experience

Post‑secondary degree in Actuarial science or Statistics Fellow or associate of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Fellow or Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS), Fellow or Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA)

• 3+ Exp. in any top 10 Canadian P&C insurer regarding developing / validating a new pricing and rating solution with exposure in AI / ML modelling, including pricing / classification models and testing / using industry vendor models for pricing and classification.
• 2+ Exp. in modeling / validating for multiple product lines (life and general insurance (auto/property)) for IFRS 17 liability / reserve, Stress testing, ORSA, CAT.
• Models 1+ Exp. in AXIS and SAS for life models
• 2+ Exp. as PM managing / coaching a small team w/o in-depth knowledge in Insurance to efficiently complete model development or model validation of different TDI models
• 1~2 Exp working closely with key business or MD leaders to executive model development or validation plan, ensuring the optimal use of resources for competing priorities to deliver different critical projects with tight / short timeline (i.e., 2 ~ 4 week)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding end to end pricing process and regulatory requirements for Insurance models

Knowledge of industry best practices in modelling, risk monitoring & analytics, and best vendors for Insurance

Proficient in relevant programming language & software for ML / AI modelling

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time / project management and multitasking skills with minimal supervision.

Customer Accountabilities

Lead validation team and provide day to day direction as needed

Act as People Manager and is responsible for ongoing coaching and development, setting objectives, assessing performance

Shareholder Accountabilities

• Work closely with key business leaders to develop validation plan, ensuring the optimal use of resources and leverages TD’s operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scale
• Plan and executes on strategic activities, reviews and communicates results, and adjusts tactics accordingly
• Execute on the validation plan to deliver results aligned with enterprise model validation procedures and model risk policy
• Protect the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Ensure employees are knowledgeable; and assume responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct

Employee/Team Accountabilities

• Cultivate and model the Colleague Promise to support colleague growth, and a culture of care; makes an impact at work and in our communities by leading with authenticity and supporting well-being to represent TD's brand
• Connect the alignment of colleague's contributions with the TD Shared Commitments
• Build and retain an engaged and diverse team that embraces diversity of thought, creativity and curiosity; where every colleague and customer are valued, respected, and listened to; committed to a common goal and collaborate to move with speed and get things done
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership by taking meaningful action with intention to support colleagues and customers across all dimensions of diversity, including those from underrepresented communities, being actively anti‑racist, attracting and retaining diverse slate of candidates, nurturing mutual respect, inclusivity of thought and collaboration to drive successful results
• Sustain, identify strong talent, recruit and develop a diverse talent pipeline of qualified workforce to innovate and maximize individual strengths to lead to a better business outcome
• Enable colleague growth by encouraging colleague development to achieve career and business objectives, ensuring timely feedback, motivating appreciation and recognition to all colleagues
• Enable a continuous learning culture by proactively seeking, listening to and actioning feedback from peers and from colleague listening opportunities to continuously improve the colleague experience and grow your personal leadership
• Foster an environment that promotes sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensures timely management and escalation of issues and creates opportunities to collaborate with other functions and teams
• Lead team through change and create an environment where team feels psychologically safe to challenge current practices by modeling resiliency and flexibility, communicating a compelling vision with clarity and empowering colleagues to drive innovation
• Contribute to the development of business segment and/or enterprise functional strategic priorities within their operational area or field of specialty that drives results
• Develop annual and/or long-term plans for own area that are aligned with enterprise-wide priorities, reinforcing a focus on results that align to One TD
• Foster a high-performance culture by setting team targets and objectives, promoting and facilitating on‑going feedback/coaching and conducting Quarterly Check‑Ins for all colleagues to drive accountability and business results
• Manage employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct

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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

• Base salary
• Variable compensation
• Health and well‑being benefits
• Savings and retirement programs
• Paid time off
• Banking benefits and discounts
• Career development
• 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. 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 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)

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We’re dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve.

TD Ready Commitment

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