Plans to add 200 roles in the region, elevated
by its new relationship with the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center
of Innovation, to support the Bank's goal to hire 2,000 tech
roles.
TORONTO and FORT
LAUDERDALE, Fla. , April 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ - TD Bank Group (TD) today
announced the launch of a new technology delivery hub in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to
support an emerging centre of tech innovation in South Florida. The move will help TD to tap
into the growing community of tech and innovation talent for
delivering new digital products and services to its customers.
"Our new technology hub will focus on tapping into South Florida's fast-growing technology talent
pool to help enhance our innovation and customer delivery
capabilities. Together with technology teams across our footprint,
we are committed to help drive agility, innovation and speed at
scale to serve our customers and address their rapidly changing
expectations," said Greg Keeley,
Senior Executive Vice President, Platforms and Technology, TD Bank
Group.
The Bank plans to add 200 new roles in the region over the next
two years to support its accelerated technology strategy and help
power a new era of financial services for its customers. These new
positions are part of the recent announcement from TD to hire over
2,000 technology roles with skills in DevOps, cloud, machine
learning, and automation, along with those trained and experienced
in agile methodology, UX design, and mobile. The anticipated influx
of talent will continue to help drive investments TD has made in
new technologies and new digital experiences for customers, as well
as help empower colleagues through innovation.
A multi-year relationship with the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward
Center of Innovation (Levan Center) will help TD to build its
presence in the South Florida tech
community. A growing nexus for tech talent and innovation,
including students, academia, early-stage innovators, venture
capitalists, and economic development experts, the Levan Center
acts as a central catalyst to help innovators thrive.
"Our relationship with the Levan Center provides a fantastic
opportunity for TD to support future generations of technology
professionals, while also helping to attract and develop local
talent," said Licenia Rojas, Senior
Vice President, Chief Engineer and Chief Architect, TD Bank Group,
and member of the Board of Governors at the Levan Center. "We will
look to build our presence in the region with a team of diverse
tech talents focused on TD Bank Group's commitment to
customer-centric innovation."
"We are excited to work with TD to fuel technology growth in
South Florida," said John Wensveen, Chief Innovation Officer, NSU and
Executive Director, Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of
Innovation. "The work we do at the Levan Center is focused on
building the future of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship
and our alliance with TD will further strengthen our leadership
position in breakthrough ideation while growing a community of
talented tech professionals in the region."
TD continues with this move to help build on its existing
innovation ecosystem which includes:
- TD Lab at Communitech, a public-private innovation hub in the
region of Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada, designed to explore innovation, with a particular
focus on customer experience, entrepreneurship, growth,
international business development, and women in technology.
- TD Design Centre of Excellence (DCX) focused on creating
industry-leading digital experiences that help address the evolving
needs of TD customers.
- A Fusion Strategy that engages cyber teams in Singapore, Toronto, Tel
Aviv, and Mount Laurel,
N.J., to employ an always-on approach to cyber threat
management while tapping into rich pools of local talent.
In addition, TD further accelerates innovation through colleague
ideation initiatives, FinTech arrangements, a strong patent
portfolio, and strategic relationships with Big Tech and
academia.
A Focus on Tech Talent
To help support the growth of new and existing talent, TD is
continually investing in the skills and capabilities of its people
– giving colleagues the opportunity to work on new technology and
standard industry tools that are being used globally across
sectors, including Azure, Cloud and DevOps technologies. For
example, through TD's strong working relationship with Microsoft
and their Enterprise Skills Initiative program, 822 TD colleagues
have broadened their skillsets and have received Azure
certification. This commitment to upskilling allows TD colleagues
to grow their career – and experiences – from within.
"At TD, we know that our greatest asset is our people," said
Keeley. "One of the many things we offer our colleagues is that no
matter where you work in the Bank, you'll have the opportunity to
make an impact, be supported, and have opportunities to grow in
your career – all while engaging in meaningful and fulfilling
work."
TD continues to lead with its unique culture and inclusive
environment, recently named among the World's Best Employers for
2021 by Forbes. TD has recently received several awards for
leveraging new technologies to help power innovative customer
solutions, including "Most Innovative Digital Bank in North America" by Global Finance for three
years running and being named as a Celent Model Bank for its
AI-powered solutions for the second consecutive year. Recognized
for taking a critical role in helping to create a more inclusive
and sustainable future, TD was listed on the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index for the eighth consecutive year and as
the top-ranked North American-based bank on the World Index this
year.
TD's Growing Presence in
Florida
These positions further increase TD's commitment to Florida following the Bank's announcement to
bring approximately 250 new positions in operations and stores to
the Jacksonville area in 2021.
"Increasing our job creation commitment in Florida is the next step in TD Bank's
investment," said Nick Miceli,
Regional President of Metro Florida, TD Bank. "These new roles will
help benefit South Florida's
growing tech hub and demand for skilled IT workers."
About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively
known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the fifth
largest bank in North America by
assets and serves more than 26 million customers in three key
businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centers
around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD
Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD
Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most
Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an
investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale
Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's
leading online financial services firms, with more than 15 million
active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.8 trillion in assets on January 31, 2022. The Toronto-Dominion Bank
trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.
About TD Bank, America's Most
Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10
largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 9.7 million
customers with a full range of retail, small business and
commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100
convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro
D.C., the Carolinas and Florida.
In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private
banking and wealth management services through TD
Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial
services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in
Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more,
visit www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter
at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US and www.twitter.com/TDNews_US.
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank
Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services
company in North America. The
Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New
York and Toronto stock
exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more,
visit www.td.com/us.
About Alan
B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of
Innovation
The Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation is a
public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern
University (NSU) and Broward County housed at NSU.
The center is an economic and education development engine
for Greater Fort Lauderdale, Broward County,
and South Florida focused on innovation, technology, and
entrepreneurship. Customized programs, events, and wraparound
services support the Founder's Journey (Ideate, Incubate,
Accelerate, Post-Accelerate) from the birth of an idea through
successful exit or global expansion of a company incorporating four
pillars. For more information, please
visit nova.edu/innovation.
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