Compliance Audit & Exam Specialist

Posted:
12/11/2024, 10:40:05 AM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ Maine, United States ⋅ South Carolina, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ Portland, Maine, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States ⋅ Greenville, South Carolina, United States ⋅ New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

Work Location:

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$68,640 - $112,320 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Compliance

Job Description:

Department Overview:

U.S. Compliance Operations and Governance provides governance, oversight, and support for central elements of the U.S. Compliance Risk Management Program, including:

  • Compliance-wide frameworks, guidelines and standards for testing, monitoring, risk assessment, reporting and other activities

  • Centralized policy and reports inventories

  • Internal Audit, regulatory exam, and ongoing supervision management, finding tracking, and remediation oversight

  • Strategic, financial planning, business and operations support for the U.S. Compliance Department, the U.S. CCO and the Compliance Executive Team

The Audit and Exam Management team of U.S. Compliance Operations and Governance manages internal audits and regulatory exams of the Compliance function, tracks remediation efforts and assists in remediation of Compliance-owned findings, coordinates ad hoc responses to regulatory agencies and Internal Audit, and prepares periodic reporting to multiple stakeholders. Teammates interact directly and independently with auditors and regulatory agencies and provides approval for document submissions to these entities, based on professional judgment regarding responsiveness and appropriateness.

In this position, the Compliance Audit & Exam Specialist will assist the team in day-to-day communications with stakeholders, gathering and documenting responses and status updates, planning ongoing meetings and exam deep dives and walkthroughs, and assisting in U.S. and Global Compliance projects as necessary.

Please review the preferred background & experience section below

The above details are specific to the role which is outlined in the general description below.

Job Description:

The Senior Compliance Governance & Operations Analyst provides a range of research, analytical and/or operational process support within a defined area of the function.  Supports implementation activities related to initiatives including the development of and maintaining enterprise Compliance programs. This role may interact with key stakeholders and third-party service providers to deliver Compliance programs that satisfy regulatory requirements.

Depth & Scope:

  • Expected to exercise sound and expert independent professional judgment and discretion in interacting and communicating with staff and senior management of the Bank with respect to regulatory risk matters.
  • Empowered to make prudent professional decisions in rendering advice and counsel to business lines or assigned areas on compliance matters and regulatory risks which may impact performance of the business and overall enterprise strategies and objectives.
  • Provides responses to regulatory agencies and Internal Audit. Interacts directly and independently with auditors and regulatory agencies and provides approval for document submissions to these entities, based on professional judgment regarding responsiveness and appropriateness.
  • Acts as the primary subject matter expert for certain Compliance Program elements and is expected to make decisions regarding compliance with these Program requirements and to escalate instances of non-compliance.
  • Works independently as the senior analyst/subject matter expert and may coach and educate others
  • Oversees and/or independently performs tasks from end to end
  • Applies expert knowledge of business operations, products, services, methods and operating standards to drive unit or team performance and provides training to other team members based on expert knowledge
  • Executes on more complex and/or non-standard requests
  • Researches and investigates a range of operational/reporting/process issues and provides recommendations to senior management across the enterprise (including Global partners)
  • Recommends and implements solutions within own area of responsibility that impact the strategies and objectives of the Department
  • Coordinates/integrates work with other areas as needed
  • Provides advanced analysis and/or specialized reporting to support business partners, functional areas or centers of expertise
  • Requires advanced technical/business/function knowledge for discipline supported
  • High level of complexity in operational/reporting/process and/or analysis function requiring medium to longer term focus
  • Represents the group as the lead or subject matter expert on projects/initiatives and/or at meetings across the organization

Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience

Preferred Background & Experience:

  • Banking Industry experience within compliance or audit, legal and regulatory environment, enterprise governance framework, products and services, policies, standards, systems, reporting and training requirements
  • Knowledge of current and emerging trends, including regulatory expectations and standards for effective compliance management systems
  • Knowledge and experience with risk management environment, standards, and regulations
  • Ability to research, interpret and summarize relevant regulatory expectations, laws, regulations and impacts to Compliance Program elements
  • Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
  • Skill in using advanced analytical software tools, data analysis methods and specialized reporting techniques
  • Ability to independently identify, assess, and escalate issues requiring senior management attention

Customer Accountabilities:

  • Provides Compliance research, evaluation, operational, reporting and/or analytical support in oversight and control function to internal (Compliance) partners, in a timely manner
  • Coordinates requests to and from, business (Compliance) partners and coordinates tracking and reporting of Compliance function initiatives and programs
  • Prepares and delivers summaries, communications, reports and presentations for management, regulators, and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Recommends responses to enterprise Compliance Program questions and immediately escalates any sensitive issues according to departmental procedures
  • Analyzes data and draw 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 Compliance - related gaps, issues and enhancements
  • Proactively identifies matters requiring additional review, escalation, and liaises with appropriate staff to resolve, as appropriate

Shareholder Accountabilities:

  • Contributes to various activities and processes as assigned
  • Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for own business area
  • Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
  • Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keeps abreast of emerging trends for own functional area
  • Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high risk activities as necessary
  • Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience
  • Conducts reporting and/or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, makes recommendations, assesses the effectiveness of programs/policies/practices
  • Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exists
  • Acquires and applies expertise in the discipline, provides guidance, assistance and direction to others
  • Identifies, recommends and effectively executes standard practices applicable to the discipline
  • Adheres to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines
  • Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
  • Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
  • May lead work streams by acting as a project lead/subject matter expert for small scale projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies

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 participate 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 ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

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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.

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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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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