JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM) Know Your Customer (KYC) Program Team is responsible for the establishment and ongoing oversight of an effective KYC Program for TD Bank US Holdings. The KYC Program Team is tasked with setting consistent requirements for the bank to reasonably ‘know its customers’ and evaluate the risks associated with a customer relationship throughout the customer lifecycle.
The primary responsibility of the KYC High Risk Reviews team is to execute enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk customers at the bank. The team is responsible for managing procedures and escalations related to high-risk customers, including analysis of customer behavior and activity of concern, in compliance with KYC policy and regulatory requirements. The team engages with the 1st line of defense on the outcomes of EDD reviews, management of issues, and guidance related to high-risk customer types and associated activity

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong subject matter knowledge of compliance risks and controls for a financial institution with expertise in the context of Wholesale banking; focus on Anti-Money Laundering compliance
• ACAMS certification
• Strong knowledge of AML KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes and regulations
• Experience with periodic review transactional due diligence
• Experience with wholesale banking clients

CUSTOMER ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides FCRM research, evaluation, operational, reporting and/or analytical support in oversight, advisory services and control function to business (FCRM) partners, in a timely manner
• Co-ordinates requests to and from, business (FCRM) partners
• Assists in the preparation of summaries, communications, reports and presentations for management, regulators, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Recommends responses to enterprise FCRM Program questions and immediately escalates any sensitive issues according to departmental procedures
• Analyzes data and draws conclusions to meet program health reporting requirements
• Analyzes emerging trends pertaining to regulatory changes, reporting or other departmental functions and provides recommendations to enhance or rectify FCRM- related gaps, issues and enhancements
• Proactively identifies matters requiring additional review, escalation, and liaises with appropriate staff to resolve, as appropriate
• Coordinates tracking and reporting of FCRM function initiatives and programs

SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prioritizes and manages own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity
• Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
• Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Acquires and applies expertise in the FCRM discipline, provides guidance, assistance and direction to other FCRM partners
• Identifies, recommends and effectively executes standard practices applicable to the FCRM discipline
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Adheres to internal policies / procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Coordinates with other FCRM partners and compliance partners to ensure consistence in the application of FCRM

EMPLOYEE/TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interest
• Supports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends / developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keeps others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contributes to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provides training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate
• Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Acts as a brand champion for your function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
• Grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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.

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