AVP Technology Delivery

We are looking for an AVP, Application Delivery – Wealth Technology.  

Our Wealth Technology group is looking to hire an Assistant Vice-President, technology delivery leader who will report to the Vice President - Application Delivery, Wealth. This role acts as a senior leader of engaging all technology enablers/services supporting the business unit, with a high degree of collaboration with other business and technology units.   

The AVP is accountable to enable business strategy through the development and delivery of technology solutions. The AVP contributes to business strategies and sets the technology strategy and culture in the unit. The role is accountable for all aspects of business strategy collaboration, technology planning, delivery, operations and risk, continuous improvements, innovation and creativity.    

The AVP – Application Delivery will demonstrate all leadership traits as defined. For Strategy the incumbent will have an outward focus and drive innovation.  On the People Capabilities, the AVP will be developing talent from hire to retire and will be the crucial influencer and adopter of building collaborative partnerships.   In the category of performance, the AVP will execute for results and will lead the organization forward delivery of our key objectives.  

To be successful the AVP should have exceptional leadership, communication and management skills and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others.  The AVP will have experience in identifying and navigating organizational changes, a keen interest in trends in digital and leadership.   

What you will do:  

• Develop an integrated and collaborative view with the business leadership team on how technology platforms can best deliver high quality service for our customers and advisors.  

• Accountable for collaborating and challenging Senior Leaders and BU’s to see the needs/functions of technology platforms while maintaining relationships that allows the BU’s to meet their priorities for the year.  

• Be a visible change agent, a champion of diversity, equity & inclusion, and a trusted advisor.  

• Lead the strategic long term and daily operations of technology activities ensuring the efficient and effective use of financial and people resources.  

• Responsible for all aspects of technology delivery and support with focus on maintenance and upgrade for all in scope applications.  

• Drives business and technology innovation through proactive and timely evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies.  

• Proactively work with internal clients and external business partners to understand their needs and work to deliver creative solutions.  

• Responsible for financials related to the operations of technology and delivery of solutions/services.  

• Drives long term and daily operations ensuring the efficient and effective use of financial and people resources and, ensures the ongoing continuity of expertise to support technology delivery and service for the business unit.  

• Ensure leaders, employees and vendors work together to drive performance and that high expectations are delivered within the values of the organization.  

• Attract, recruit, retain and motivate a team of high skilled professionals.  

• Develop a skill upgrade and maintenance plan to ensure talent is current and embraces new technologies that are coming into the marketplace.  

• Ensure succession and retention plans are developed and executed on.   

• Leading programs of improving digital experience, operation efficiency and underwriting innovation   

What you will bring:  

• High level of innovation required  

• Familiarity with the Wealth Technology eco system  

• Elevate the current Wealth operation to the target business model with full potential of technology ecosystem in digital era  

• Data integration and data analytics experience are an asset in this role  

• You will have demonstrated a high level of innovation, the ability to utilize and implement best practices, as well as creating new ways of working, rolling out and implementation across a group.  

• 10+ years’ experience in specifically in digital technology, spanning the entire digital stack.  

• Experience working in a large, complex enterprise organization.  

• Comp. Science or Engineering degree; or equivalent work experience.  

• Demonstrated Leadership experience of leading operations and programs   

• Specialized Knowledge/Experience with cloud, modern architectures, Dev Ops, and sound financial knowledge and knows how to apply to a Technology area.   

Capabilities:  

• Demonstrated ability to work through change as well as the rolling out new ways of working.  

• Finding the right balance between building relationships and challenging partners on doing things differently  

• Budgeting and financial management consistent with Technology Business Management (TBM).  

• Experience with implementing new tools, methodologies, techniques and principles, that will increase effectiveness, staff productivity and customer experience.  

• Ability to navigate the high degree of regulatory requirements in the industry, and openness to collaborate and work with the appropriate experts in these areas.  

• Responsible for attracting, retaining and developing employees in a diverse and inclusive environment.   

• Ability to understand technical requirements and translate these into business solutions understood by various audiences