Work Location:

United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

USD 250,000 - USD 370,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. The included salary range for this role takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As TD puts career development at the forefront of our colleague experience, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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:

The Head of US Compliance Monitoring and Testing provides thought leadership into the strategic vision for our approach to perform oversight testing and monitoring throughout first- and second-lines of defense, including the appropriate organization structure and staffing to achieve the strategy. This role is responsible for developing and implementing the target operating model for Compliance testing capability with a focus on optimizing controls, streamlining and standardizing testing execution and improving testing effectiveness and efficiency.

Depth & Scope:

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required

• Develops and owns the methodology for monitoring and testing by 2nd line including compliance risk and controls

• Works with other second and third line functions, builds the compliance monitoring and testing operating framework

• Develops a coordinated and ultimately consolidated testing calendar for the 2nd line functions to maximize the efficiency of the first line

• Works in conjunction with the 1st and 3rd lines develop a reliance model that leverages testing and monitoring performed by other teams and is acceptable to the local regulators

• Drives the use of RPA and artificial intelligence by the testing functions

• Develops and enforces standards for an effective risk-mediation process (for example, root-cause analysis and performance tracking) to ensure it addresses root causes of compliance issues rather than just “treating the symptoms”

• Determines, with other partners, the technology solution for monitoring and testing files and working paper retention

• Provides thought leadership and input into the strategic vision for the Bank's approach to perform oversight testing and monitoring throughout the first and second lines of defense, including the appropriate organization structure and staffing to achieve the strategy

• Leads second line of defense coordination for testing and monitoring by working in close partnership with other second line stakeholders (e.g. Risk, AML, HR)

• Develops Board reporting on monitoring and testing trends, key issues and action plans

• Cultivates strong relationships with senior management across TD.

• Participates on executive committees as appropriate to effectively guide strategic direction and decision making

• Develops and maintains constructive relationships between the Senior Management across TD and the Senior Compliance Leaders to build and maintain trust in TD by our regulators and our business partners

• Provides routine and regular reporting of activities, issues and events, through appropriate channels

• Maintains positive, honest, transparent, and constructive relationships with regulators

• Ensures that Compliance Department strategic initiatives and directives are carried out effectively and that those strategic initiatives and directives comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, standards and expectations, as well as internal compliance policies.

• Leads the builds of the US monitoring and testing framework

• Sets and maintains compliance testing standards in consultation with control groups

• Executes compliance testing over the businesses and control functions to oversee each business/control function

• Ensures that testing execution is in compliance with the enterprise testing standards and is executed by individuals who are independent of the control design

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 10+ years related experience required

• In-depth knowledge of financial services, regulatory industry practices

• Strong management experience leading regulatory compliance activities

• Regulatory, industry and operational knowledge with respect to testing and monitoring

• Ability to operationally manage a complex team that has a wide variety of skill sets

• Strong Control/Risk Management mindset

• Negotiation skills and forward looking with an ability to drive and implement change and solve problems

• Focus on developing and strengthening robust relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders

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.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

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

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected]. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.