Governance & Control Specialist

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Governance & Control

Pay Details:
$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

The Governance and Control (G&C) Specialist will report to the Senior Manager, CPB BMG (1B) and will play a key role supporting the overall 1B mandate, leading and managing the development and execution of the Models & Tools Program activities and reporting. This role will focus on supporting all Models & Tools oversight activities for the North American Customer Operations (NACO) LOB.

As a successful candidate, you are a Subject Matter Expert with a deep understanding of Models & Tools requirements within TD. You have proven experience performing risk assessments, policy analysis, consultation & implementation, as well as Issues Management & Reporting.

Foster a strong, robust, reliable, and sustainable Governance & Control environment for models and tools, while

• supporting and enabling business growth within TD's risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
• Foster an effective and transparent culture of model and tools risk awareness as well as evaluate business strategy and activities against risk appetite.
• Support the Business in the identification, assessment, mitigation and overall management of current and emerging model and tools risks in business processes, operations, and initiatives to comply with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Support business with consumer related impacts such as fair banking/lending & human rights related consideration for models and tools in business processes, operations, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Business to maintain processes to identify, track and resolve model and tools related issues expediently and effectively. Identify and report trends/areas of increasing model and tools risk and support decision-making/mitigation.
• Support model and tools related exams, reviews, and findings with second and third lines of defense risk and control partners as well as external parties. Identify trends/areas of increasing model and tools risk and support decision-making/mitigation.
• Establish and maintain Models & Tools Governance Framework and oversee lifecycle activities -conceptualization, development, validation, implementation, ongoing maintenance, and performance monitoring, retirement
• Develop and maintain a complete and accurate Inventory Lists for NACO Models & Tools
• Provide models and tools governance subject matter expertise to business to support their risk management practices
• Streamline NACO models and tools processes, driving efficiency and consistency in processes/approaches and technology/tools, where possible. Be continuous improvement minded, seeking/pursuing new ways of working, where appropriate.
• Provide trusted and reliable model and tool reporting to senior leadership and risk and control partners on the state of risks, controls, and outcomes.
• Manage relationships within various business lines and/or Control Partners while acting as a brand ambassador for our business area.

Skills Required:

As a successful candidate, you are a highly seasoned professional with substantial business knowledge and some Models & Tools knowledge. Additionally, you have organizational awareness and sound knowledge of broader areas serving the Bank's risk and control interests.

The following skills will be an important foundation for success in this role:

• Strong Analytical skills/research skills & business acumen with the ability to breakdown complex subjects into manageable parts in a systematic manner & assess risk/challenge the status quo
• Knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies, and tact
• Knowledge of risk management standards, regulation, and risk mitigation
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment and leveraging available standards and policies to support business interpretation of tools/BMTs, models and risks
• Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program activities to ensure completion
• Self-driven, self-motivated and operates effectively in an independent version
• Strong data and reporting skills

• Demonstrated ability to think critically and finding meaningful solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making risk-based decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and with control partners.
• Ability to effectively challenge the status-quo and engage in challenging conversations as needed.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to impact and influence outcomes.
• Comfort operating independently in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

Asset:

• Experience working with Model Risk Governance or AI Governance
• Experience in governance and control, risk, compliance or other similar function.

Knowledge of, or experience working in, NACO product areas, operations and channels.

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

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 benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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
We'll 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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet