AVP Audit, Financial Risk Management

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The AVP Audit, Financial Risk Management will be responsible for the 3rd line of defence audit coverage for TD Bank’s Financial Risk Management environment such as Market, Liquidity and Capital Risk Management (second line of defense).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree required; Post Graduate degree preferred
• Professional Accreditation such as Chartered Professional Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst would be an asset

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years leading Audit within a regulatory environment
• Financial Risk Management expertise
• Passion for understanding how rapid changes in the financial services sector will impact the enterprise.
• Previous experience developing and executing on strategies in both the short and long term
• Strong people management skills; experience building and leading high performing teams
• Demonstrated relationship building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence
• Excellent analytical skills in assessing risk, issues and challenging the status quo
• Skillful communication (written and verbal), negotiation and partnership skills to balance stakeholder input but remain objective to reach the right outcome
• Ability to stay resilient under pressure
• Strong presentation skills to facilitate working with senior management and representing the division
• Robust organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities

AVPS PROMOTE ADHERENCE TO TDBG’S VISION AND PURPOSE TO BE THE BETTER BANK, AND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CUSTOMERS, COMMUNITIES AND COLLEAGUES. AS PART OF THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF THEIR FUNCTION, AVPS ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO DELIVER AGAINST TD’S FIVE SHARED COMMITMENTS:

• Think like a customer; provide legendary experiences and trusted advice
• Act like an owner; lead with integrity to drive business results and contribute to communities
• Execute with speed and impact; only take risks we can understand and manage
• Innovate with purpose; simplify the way we work
• Develop our colleagues; embrace diversity and respect one another

REPORTING TO THE VP AUDIT, RISK MANAGEMENT, AUDIT ROAD TO STRONG, EMERGING RISKS, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, THE AVP IS A LEADER WITHIN INTERNAL AUDIT RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING A TEAM OF AUDIT PROFESSIONALS. THE GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Design, plan & execute Audit Plan for coverage of Financial Risk Management
• Responsible for the broader Division mandate to contribute to a strong control culture
• Develop a team focused on enterprise compliance, not just local needs.
• Develop & maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Staff the function with appropriately skilled individuals and augment with SMEs where necessary.
• Attract, develop and retain key talent, making audit a great place to work
• Develop a risk-based Audit Plan & deliver the plan evenly over the course of the year.
• Ensure quality of work meets division standards.
• Identify all significant control gaps in areas we audit
• Provide clear, comprehensive and timely reporting on significant control matters.
• Manage financial budget within plan and risk