Work Location:

Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Governance & Control

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Why Join TD Bank’s Legal Department?

At TD Bank, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. As the Manager of Governance and Control in our Legal department, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career with us.

Apply today to join TD Bank’s Legal Department and take on a role where your governance and control expertise will make a difference in one of the most essential areas of the bank.

Position Overview:
TD Bank is seeking a dynamic Manager of Governance and Control to join our Legal Department and play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of our legal processes. As the 1B function within the Legal department, you will be instrumental in implementing and maintaining robust governance frameworks, risk controls, and compliance mechanisms. This role is a unique opportunity for professionals who are passionate about governance and risk management and want to contribute to a crucial area within the bank.

Key Responsibilities:
▪ Governance Frameworks: Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks that support the Legal department’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
▪ Control Environment: Establish and oversee a comprehensive control environment within the Legal department, identifying key risks and implementing controls to mitigate these risks effectively.
▪ Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure that legal processes are aligned with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory standards.
▪ Compliance Management: Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure that all legal operations adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
▪ Incident Management: Lead the investigation and resolution of any governance or control-related incidents within the Legal department, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.
▪ Policy Development: Develop, update, and enforce policies and procedures that support the Legal department’s governance and control objectives.
▪ Reporting and Analytics: Provide regular reporting on governance and control activities to senior management, including key metrics, risks, and remediation efforts.
▪ Training and Awareness: Design and deliver training programs to increase awareness of governance and control issues within the Legal department, fostering a culture of compliance and risk management.
▪ Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit, to ensure a cohesive approach to governance and control across the bank.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for governance and control professionals to step into a crucial function within a non-traditional environment. The Legal department at TD Bank is at the forefront of integrating governance and control practices into legal operations, providing a unique platform for you to:
▪ Influence High-Impact Decisions: Your work will directly influence the bank’s legal and regulatory compliance, placing you at the heart of decision-making processes that have far-reaching consequences.
▪ Expand Your Expertise: Gain exposure to the legal domain, broadening your professional expertise while applying your governance and control skills in a new context.
▪ Collaborate Across Functions: Engage with a diverse group of professionals from various departments, including Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Audit, enhancing your collaborative and networking skills.
▪ Drive Strategic Initiatives: Take ownership of governance and control projects that will shape the future of legal operations within the bank, positioning you as a key player in the department’s success.
▪ Develop Leadership Potential: Lead initiatives that require strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex processes, helping you grow as a leader within the bank.

Qualifications:
▪ Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
▪ 5+ years of experience in governance, risk management, or control functions, preferably within a financial institution.
▪ Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.
▪ Experience in developing and implementing control environments, with a focus on continuous improvement.
▪ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
▪ Familiarity with legal processes and regulatory environments is an asset, but not required.
▪ Proficiency in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and technologies.

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 a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. 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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement:

N/A.