AVP, Executive Protection

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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 TD’s 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 TD’s 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 TD’s 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: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, International Affairs, Risk Management, Homeland Security, or a related field (Master’s or advanced certifications preferred).
• Track Record: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in executive protection, protective intelligence, or corporate security—with 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 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.

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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.  

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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 
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