Manager, Corporate Governance

4 days ago

Toronto, Canada TD Bank Full time

**Work Location**:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

**Hours**:
37.5

**Line of Business**:
Business Management, Strategy & Support

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

**Department Overview**

The Office of the Corporate Secretary team within Legal Department contributes to the Bank's compliance with regulatory obligations and best practices in governance by managing corporate secretarial matters and processes relating to the Bank's Board and Committees of the Board, Annual Meeting of Shareholders and other related meetings and governance matters.

You will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals in the Legal Department and be involved in a wide range of activities working to advance strategic priorities while ensuring proper risk management. Collaborating with talented colleagues and partners in a variety of legal specializations, members of the Legal team are able to develop their skills every day. We will help you realize your full potential and achieve your career goals. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, you will receive everything you need to succeed.

**Job Accountabilities**:
We are looking for a positive contributor to join our team in its goal to provide smooth and effective functioning of the board and its committees. Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Corporate & Subsidiary Governance, the position will work effectively to the fulfill general accountabilities including, but not limited to:

- Serve as a primary point of contact with members of one or more Board Committees
- Support the Committee Chair and provide strategic planning advice on matters of process and other substantive issues and solutions to assist them with meeting their requirements
- In collaboration with the Chair, the CEO's office and the General Counsel, develop the Committee's priorities
- Coordinating activities relating Committee meetings and its interaction with senior management and control functions partners more specifically preparing Agendas for the meetings
- Oversee / Review task lists, carry forward files and debrief notes with the relevant executives and the Chair to determine info to be included in agenda and draft Agenda
- Drafting any material that may be required for the meetings (such as resolutions)
- Prepare briefing notes for the Chair or General counsel.
- Attending the Committee meetings
- Prepare meeting minutes and responsible for ensuring minutes accurately reflect the Board’s challenge of matters and decisions
- Responsible for tracking action items and status of follow-up/completion (follow-up matters from prior meetings or as requested by the Chair to ensure that each requirement is met)
- Oversee the workplans for the Board/committee which are tracked to the mandates / regulatory requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate information regarding decisions and requests for action arising from board and committee meetings
- Coordinating matters with the other Leads
- Continually identify/recommend opportunities to improve processes and content of written materials provided to the Board and its Committees
- Manage all preparations for the ad-hoc meetings that the Chair attends - such as OSFI, director interviews, etc.
- Draft the committee's year-end report (proxy circular)
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

**Job Requirements**
- Practical knowledge of corporate secretarial regulatory requirements and "best practices"
- Detail oriented and accountable
- Customer centric and continuous improvement oriented
- Proactive and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong relationship building skills with ability to impact and influence business partners
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging to the audience
- Ability and confidence to interact at all levels of the organization, including with Directors and senior executives.
- Excellent research, investigative and organizational skills
- Ability to remain resilient under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple priorities
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Diligent portal functionality as an asset

**Additional Information**
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a related role (e.g., corporate secretarial) at a major financial institution or public Canadian company as an asset
- Education - Undergraduate Degree. Law Clerk designation as an asset
- Occasional overtime is required

**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

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