Manager, TDS Governance

Work Location: 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.

Department Overview

The TD Securities' (TDS) Governance & Control (G&C) team partners with the TDS businesses globally to oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of effective internal controls to ensure business activities remain within TD Bank's risk appetite and comply with regulatory requirements.

The team is responsible for overseeing the timely and consistent implementation – across all TDS businesses – of all risk, control and governance programs, initiatives, policies, and strategic business projects. The TDS G&C team acts as the primary contact for the TDS businesses, working closely with subject matter experts from each TDS business line. The team works together with the business leaders to implement Enterprise and TDS policies, frameworks, methodologies, standards, and practices and are key members of enterprise projects/programs requiring TDS representation.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, TDS G&C, the primary role of the Manager, TDS G&C Data 1B, is to support TDS businesses and control partners in adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, managing risk, and having effective operational data controls in place. This role requires a specialized skill set, with responsibility for the governance of data under their stewardship and ensuring segregation of duties from 1A Data Owners who are responsible for the implementation of data governance and data management requirements.

Data Stewards work in partnership with a variety of stakeholders, including the Chief Data Office, Data Risk Management, Enterprise Protect, and Privacy Compliance, to contribute to the ongoing management of Data Risk by assisting the Business to obtain a holistic view of data and information management practices and the corresponding risks.

As part of the key accountabilities of the role, the Manager will:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding and promote awareness of key data risk frameworks, policies, and risk appetite to support a strong risk culture.
• Support, review and challenge the ongoing operation of data management and data governance activities (e.g., Data Quality, Metadata Management, Retention and Disposition, Data Issue and Change Governance, etc.) across the TDS business.
• Provide guidance to LOB business and technology (1A community) on data governance and data management requirements to meet policy and standards.
• Identify, prioritize, action, and escalate (as required) any data governance and data management related risks within their Business (e.g., issues, changes, projects/programs, etc.).
• Support the Business in data-related risk management activities / assessments (e.g., Privacy Impact Assessment, Data Impact Assessment, New Business Products, Change Risk Assessment, pRCSA, etc.) during strategic change initiatives to understand and mitigate data impacts and risks.
• Participate in regulatory, and audit activities as required for the LOB, and maintain awareness of any data-related regulatory and audit findings for their business and provide input into management response letters and remediation plans.
• Attend required data risk training sessions and leverage available resources to maintain ongoing awareness and engagement with the DS community and the 1A data community.
• Provide SME advice and input into the ongoing assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of TDS data key controls; and
• Review and challenge executive reporting, including meaningful data insights, on the overall status of programs.

Job Requirements

• University or Post-Graduate degree; professional accounting/auditing/risk management designation would be considered an asset.
• Solid knowledge of data governance, data management practices, enterprise data policy, standards & strategy.
• Minimum 6 years of Risk, Data, and/or Audit experience (financial services industry preferred).
• Knowledge of capital markets businesses is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing and ambiguous initiatives or requirements and ability to work collaboratively across functions and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills to meet tight timeframes.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, as well as confident presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

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.

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.

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
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We look forward to hearing from you

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