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Senior Governance & Control Specialist Apply remote type Hybrid locations Toronto, Ontario London, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R_

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Governance & Control

Pay Details:

We're committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

TECE Governance & Control (G&C) is a first line of defense (1B) function and is accountable for fostering an effective, transparent culture of risk awareness, evaluating business strategy and activities against risk appetite, and providing management and stakeholders with sufficient and timely insight to enable effective oversight. The team also collaborates with supported businesses to identify, assess, and develop risk mitigation strategies to manage current and emerging risk exposures across all risk categories.

Job Description

About this Role:

We are seeking a colleague to lead Governance, Risk & Controls workstream for the Front To Back (F2B) Operational Excellence initiatives across the enterprise. The F2B Program is responsible for driving transformation with significant scale and complexity. The Program works collaboratively with Business Segments and Corporate Functions from across the bank to reimagine the north star experience for customers and colleagues.

The mandate of this role is to work with various business/functions to understand the existing governance, risk and control environment for the areas in-scope of the specific F2B engagement and to lead efforts to identify operational excellence opportunities with respect to risk, governance and control processes. As the Risk, Policy & Control workstream lead, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with other Subject Matter Experts on the F2B team as well as with the segment SMEs and their respective Governance & Control teams and Risk and Control Partners.

Job Description/Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Governance & Control for Transformation, Enablement and Customer Engagement (TECE), the successful candidate will work as an individual contributor as part of the F2B team, collaborating with other F2B team members and under the day-to-day guidance of the F2B leadership. Specifically, the Senior Governance & Control Specialist will:

• Lead Risk, Policy & Controls workstream for various F2B initiatives
• Provide leadership as a Governance and Control SME and to provide specialized advice / support to the cross functional F2B team and leadership
• Conduct analysis using data to draw conclusions, identify opportunities for improvement of controls, governance process, standard or policy and provide recommendations to the business / function
• Communicate identified risks, issues, gaps in the control environment, in adherence to internal policies / standards or regulatory requirements to the segment leaders for action
• Lead analysis / research and support the development / delivery of materials and presentations to executives and business / function leaders and broad audience
• Critically challenge the status quo, identify root causes to problems, and demonstrate out of the box thinking to identify operational excellence opportunities
• Demonstrate thought leadership by providing practical, implementable recommendations, in alignment with overall business/function strategy, to help inform decision making
• Build effective working relationships with various business groups, G&C teams and risk and control partners across the enterprise
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with the Bank's risk management policies, standards and processes

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of governance, risk and control programs and processes and also risk management policies and standards,
• Fast learner, able to go into a different business / function for each engagement and learn the current state and identify opportunities
• Ability to see different sides of an issue, synthesize large amounts of information, build intellectual frameworks to guide analysis and examine the full range of options for action
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills and capability to remove obstacles, and recommend implementable solutions
• Strong presentation, facilitation and verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project delivery skills with experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing workstreams for high-risk, high-visibility, large-scale projects
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Solid experience and proven record in working closely with senior executives. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence senior executives and articulate challenges and solutions
• Excellent team player with demonstrated collaboration, interpersonal, and relationship management skills and a proven ability to engage colleagues, business partners, and other stakeholders to define and execute on shared/common goals
• Able to manage significant ambiguity and constantly changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment
• Robust organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Ability to stay energized, productive, and focused in the face of challenges or strenuous demands, creating a supportive environment that helps others

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.

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:

N/A.

Our Values
At TD we're guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care. No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At TD, we're committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported. We're dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve. Helping to Make an Impact in Communities – TD Ready Commitment
TD has a long-standing commitment to help drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. That's why we launched the TD Ready Commitment in 2018, now a multi-year North American initiative. Under the TD Ready Commitment, we are targeting a total of C$1 billion by 2030 in community giving across four key, interconnected drivers of change: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health. It's our goal to help support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better, more inclusive place for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Learn more: Canada | US | Europe & Asia Pacific #J-18808-Ljbffr

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