Manager, Platform & Community - TD Innovation Partners (TDIP)

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Role Overview   We are seeking an entrepreneurial and relationship-driven individual to support the growth of TDIP’s platform and ecosystem presence. This role sits at the intersection of  business development, marketing, partnerships, and community , helping to position TDIP as a trusted partner to founders and a key player in the Canadian tech landscape.

Ecosystem Development and Events   Build and manage relationships with key players across the Canadian tech ecosystem, including founders, venture capital firms, accelerators, and community organizations  Identify and execute partnership opportunities that drive visibility, deal flow, and strategic alignment for TDIP  Represent TDIP at events, conferences, and ecosystem touchpoints across Canada  Own end-to-end execution of TDIP-hosted and partner events (e.g. founder dinners, ecosystem activations, large-scale awards)  Design experiences that foster meaningful connections and reflect TDIP’s brand  Manage logistics, vendors, budgets, and run-of-show planning  Strategic Initiatives & Internal TD Collaboration   Work with internal TD stakeholders on initiatives such as marketing, communications, and product  Prepare materials and insights for senior leadership, including presentations to executives  Act as a connector across internal TD teams to align on ecosystem opportunities and priorities  Business Development    Support startup banking growth by sourcing, tracking, and nurturing founder relationships  Build and maintain BD infrastructure (CRM, tracking systems, reporting) to manage inbound and outbound opportunities  Collaborate with internal banking teams to convert ecosystem relationships into clients  Platform & Brand Development   Develop and execute initiatives that strengthen TDIP’s brand within the innovation ecosystem  Create marketing collateral including pitch decks, one-pagers, and ecosystem materials  Contribute to social and content strategy to elevate TDIP’s voice and visibility  Startup Banking & Account Management   Develop an understanding of the unique banking and financial needs of early-stage technology companies  Support onboarding and ongoing relationship management for startup clients, ensuring a high-touch and founder-friendly experience  Partner with internal banking teams to support founders across core products including operating accounts, cash management, credit solutions, and venture debt  Qualifications   2–3 years of experience in startups, venture capital, tech ecosystem building, consulting, marketing, partnerships, or a related field  Understanding of the Canadian tech and venture ecosystem  Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills  Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously  Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building new processes from scratch  Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action  Nice to Have   Experience working directly with founders or early-stage companies  Event planning or community-building experience