Governance & Control Specialist

Description

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The Governance and Control (G&C) Specialist will report to the Senior Manager, CPB BMG (1B) and will play a key role supporting the overall 1B mandate, leading and managing the development and execution of the Models Risk Governance Program activities and reporting. This role will focus on supporting all Model & AI Risk oversight activities for CPB businesses.

As a successful candidate, you are a Subject Matter Expert with a deep understanding of Models requirements within TD. You have proven experience performing risk assessments, policy analysis, consultation & implementation& Reporting.

Foster a strong, robust, reliable, and sustainable Governance & Control environment for models, while

• Supporting and enabling business growth within TD's risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
• Foster an effective and transparent culture of model risk awareness as well as evaluate business strategy and activities against risk appetite.
• Support the Business in the identification, assessment, mitigation and overall management of current and emerging model risks in business processes, operations, and initiatives to comply with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Collaborate with the Business to maintain processes to identify, track and resolve model related issues expediently and effectively. Identify and report trends/areas of increasing model risk and support decision-making/mitigation.
• Support model related exams, reviews, and findings with second and third lines of defense risk and control partners as well as external parties. Identify trends/areas of increasing model risk and support decision-making/mitigation.
• Establish and maintain Models Governance Framework and oversee lifecycle activities – conceptualization, development, validation, implementation, ongoing maintenance, performance monitoring, and retirement.
• Provide model governance subject matter expertise to business to support their risk management practices.
• Streamline model processes, driving efficiency and consistency in processes and approaches where possible. Be continuous improvement minded, seeking and pursuing new ways of working, where appropriate.
• Provide trusted and reliable model reporting to senior leadership and risk and control partners on the state of risks, controls, and outcomes.
• Manage relationships within various business lines and/or Control Partners while acting as a brand ambassador for our business area.

Skills Required:

As a successful candidate, you are a highly seasoned professional with substantial business knowledge and model governance knowledge. Additionally, you have organizational awareness and sound knowledge of broader areas serving the Bank's risk and control interests.

The following skills will be an important foundation for success in this role:

• Strong Analytical skills/research skills & business acumen with the ability to breakdown complex subjects into manageable parts in a systematic manner & assess risk/challenge the status quo
• Knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies, and tact
• Knowledge of risk management standards, regulation, and risk mitigation
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment and leveraging available standards and policies to support business interpretation of models and risks.
• Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program activities to ensure completion
• Self-driven, self-motivated and operates effectively in an independent version
• Strong data and reporting skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and finding meaningful solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making risk-based decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and with control partners.
• Ability to effectively challenge the status-quo and engage in challenging conversations as needed.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to impact and influence outcomes.
• Comfort operating independently in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

Asset:

• Experience working with Model Risk Governance or AI Governance
• Experience in governance and control, risk, compliance or other similar function.

Knowledge of, or experience working in, CPB product areas, operations and channels.

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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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.

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.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

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.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

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 (Quebec only):

Sans Objet