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Job Description:
TD Bank Group is seeking an experienced strategic and forward-thinking security leader to serve as the AVP of Global Executive Protection Services (EPS). Based at TDs global headquarters in Toronto Ontario this senior leadership role is directly responsible for designing directing and executing the enterprise-wide Executive Protection Services (EPS) strategy across North America encompassing both Canadian and U.S. footprints.
This candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Executive Protection Specialists tasked with performing all aspects of protective operations globally. This person must be able to lead and operate within a small team environment and will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of designated individuals and assets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading teams in the protective operations space providing discrete protective services maintaining strict confidentiality and must possess seasoned communication skills.
Reporting into the Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Real Estate the AVP will lead a cross-border team of protection specialists and contracted assets overseeing close protection operations protective intelligence executive travel risk management secure aviation/transportation logistics residential security assessments and high-visibility corporate event security for the President & CEO Board of Directors and Senior Executive Team.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Program Governance
- Provide strategic direction governance and operational oversight for TDs North American Executive Protection program across Canada and the United States.
- Formulate standardize and enforce policies operational playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing executive safety advances and travel risk management.
2. Protective Operations Leadership
Direct lead and support primary and advance protective details for the TD CEO (Canada & U.S.) Senior Executive Team executives and Board members during public appearances cross-border corporate travel shareholder meetings and special events.
Maintain oversight of secure ground and aviation transportation logistics motorcade operations and secure movement planning.
Lead comprehensive residential security assessments physical site reviews and emergency response planning for designated executive residences throughout the U.S. and Canada.
3. Protective Intelligence & Threat Mitigation
- Collaborate closely with TDs Threat Intelligence Physical Security and Cyber Security teams to proactively identify monitor and assess geopolitical physical and reputational risks to executive leadership.
- Lead threat assessments and develop proportional discreet risk mitigation strategies for high-risk corporate meetings shareholder events and public forums.
- Serve as the principal crisis coordinator for any direct security incidents or emerging threats targeting covered principals.
4. Cross-Border Liaison & Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain strong reliable liaison networks with federal provincial state and local law enforcement bodies across North America (e.g. RCMP CSIS TPS U.S. Secret Service FBI local police departments).
- Partner with key internal stakeholders including the Office of the CEO Corporate and Public Affairs Executive Administrative Teams Real Estate and Legal/HR.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice International Affairs Risk Management Homeland Security or a related field (Masters or advanced certifications preferred).
- Track Record: 10 years of progressive leadership experience in executive protection protective intelligence or corporate securitywith at least 5 years directing enterprise-scale EP operations within a Fortune 500 company multinational financial institution or government agency (e.g. U.S. Secret Service State Department Diplomatic Security Service RCMP Close Protection or similar).
- North American Scope: Demonstrated experience navigating cross-border security operations law enforcement coordination and compliance protocols across both Canada and the United States.
Skills & Core Competencies:
- Discreet Leadership: Exceptional poise executive presence emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills suited for direct daily interaction with C-suite executives Board members and external dignitaries.
- Operational Acumen: Strong hands-on background in protective advances threat risk assessments medical response planning and technical physical security integration (video access control residential security).
- Cross-Border Regulatory Familiarity: Thorough knowledge of cross-border security travel requirements concealed carry / armed transport regulatory restrictions (US/Canada) and private security licensing regulations.
- Certifications: ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designations are strongly preferred but not required
- Emergency Preparedness: CPR/AED/First Aid Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) and advanced protective driving certifications.
Who We Are:
TD is one of the worlds 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 95000 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
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 advantages savings and retirement programs paid time off banking benefits and discounts career development and reward and recognition programs. Learn more
Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were 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 youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll 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 youre 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.
Were 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 youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process
Well 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
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet
Required Experience:
IC
📌 AVP, Executive Protection (Toronto)
🏢 TD Bank
📍 Toronto
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