JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Wealth Advice Business Controls, the Manager will support the continued evolution of our business governance practices across Wealth Advice. This position will be primarily responsible for supporting all TD Wealth Canada businesses in adherence to TD enterprise and regulatory requirements, managing risk and having effective operational controls in place. The position is expected to support and work with all TD Wealth Canada businesses and Wealth Control Partners to ensure appropriate policies, procedures and controls are in place and appropriately governed. We are looking for a self-motivated and innovative individual who excels in an ambiguous, fast paced, and high impact business team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the strategy and delivery of Wealth’s various Road to Strong workstreams and initiatives. Represent Wealth on the enterprise related working groups and support the coordination of Wealth work efforts to meet program requirements.
- Support the delivery of new business and regulatory initiatives, including partnering with business and Control Partners to lead or represent Wealth Advice, through the initiative life cycle.
- Work closely with other Senior Managers supporting the Wealth Road to Strong initiative, assessing risk and control attributes, and helping Wealth achieve target operating model and regulatory expectations.
- Develop, maintain, and implement robust policies and procedures to support TD Wealth while promoting a sustained culture of integrity and ethics.
- Conduct ongoing reviews of processes and controls, identify gaps, and drive initiatives to strengthen governance and controls.
- Partner with Governance & Control and other risk partners to propose recommended changes to policies, procedures, and to address potential gaps.
- Effectively manage ad-hoc projects or tasks of varying complexities within established deadlines.
- Report on program milestones, achievements, and challenges to executive stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding and promote awareness of key operational risks. frameworks/policies and risk appetite to support a strong risk culture.
- Anticipate emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements to identify new opportunities and operational impacts to the business.
Job Requirements/Qualifications/Skills/Experience/Education
- The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of prior experience in financial services and have related experience in Audit or testing, the Wealth business, regulatory environment, risk management, governance, and controls.
- University degree
- Audit/Controls experience is considered an asset
- Deep understanding of risk management and experience in creating effective risk polices.
- Expertise in analytical reasoning and risk mitigation.
- Superior communication skills with experience in writing policy and/or procedures and the ability to communicate information and key messages in a clear and compelling way to suit different audiences.
- Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities – ability to consolidate information into clear, concise analysis in support of business decisions
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships, effectively interact, influence, and motivate individuals at all levels of the organization to make an impact.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills and ability to effectively manage work under tight timelines and changing priorities.
- A logical and strategic thinker with strong critical reasoning skills
- Self-motivated, resourceful team player with high energy and ability to work independently.
- Comfortable leading through transformational change and recognized as a champion for continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of the Wealth businesses, processes, systems, and controls.
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.