Data Steward I

Description

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The Finance and Treasury Data Governance team is a close-knit team of professionals who oversees business alignment and adherence to Data Risk Management (DRM) policy and EDMO (Enterprise Data Management Office) standards and procedures for Global Finance and Treasury.

In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of establishing and maintaining robust data governance practices for the Enterprise Treasury function. As a designated Data Steward, you will not only develop and execute key data governance activities but also empower your business partners to understand and manage their critical data assets effectively. You will be instrumental in ensuring our data adheres to enterprise policies, standards, and strategies, contributing to better insights, reduced risk, and improved operational efficiency.

A preferred candidate will have prior experience or understanding of Treasury overall functions and reporting, knowledge of Data Governance and Stewardship, and effective communication skills with the ability to foster relationships while influencing change. The candidate will need to be comfortable working in a rapidly changing governance landscape and have a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn from others, regardless of role or seniority.

Key responsibilities may include collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify data quality issues, challenging remediation activities throughout a data concern lifecycle, and promoting data literacy initiatives within the organization. You will be expected to proactively monitor compliance with data governance frameworks, facilitate data-related training sessions, and support audit and regulatory review processes. In addition, you would be responsible for facilitating compliance with Basel Ongoing Compliance (Basel OCP) and Risk Data Aggregation & Risk Reporting (RDARR) programs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Basel OCP End-to-End Lead: Accountable coordinator for the Basel OCP lifecycle, responsible for defining the end-to-end data scope, driving assessment execution, performing challenge, and ensuring full certification of Basel data controls.
• RDARR Risk Owner/Liaison: Accountable for collaborating with 1A business to ensure the end-to-end integrity of risk data aggregation and reporting, including control design, data quality, regulatory compliance, and issue remediation.
• Data Governance & Standards Adherence: Ensures business areas comply with EDIMP and EDM Standards by establishing and monitoring effective data governance processes.
• Data Risk & Control Management: Provides independent oversight, challenge, and escalation of data risks and control deficiencies to ensure effective risk mitigation.
• Oversight of Data Management Processes: Governs end‑to‑end data management practices to ensure data is accurate, complete, timely, and aligned to enterprise requirements.
• Independent Challenge & Review: Reviews and challenges data management artifacts and processes to validate compliance with enterprise standards prior to implementation.
• Issue Management & Remediation Oversight: Oversees identification, escalation, and remediation of data issues, ensuring timely resolution and validation before closure.
• Monitoring, Metrics & Reporting: Tracks, assesses, and reports on data governance performance and control effectiveness to support oversight and regulatory transparency.

CUSTOMER

• Provide guidance to the Business on identification of critical data and critical data elements
• Provide guidance and oversight on the business' metadata management and data quality tasks
• Provide guidance and oversight on the business' data retention and disposition tasks
• Partner with technology and architecture stakeholders to drive effective data activities for business
• Act as a SME and/or research and analyze data issues, remediate and implement changes in various data councils and other forums on behalf of their business
• Provide specialized data governance / management advice / support to management / leadership and respective teams for area(s) of specialization with industry, external and internal, enterprise and business awareness; understand trends, identify issues and opportunities and provide recommended action to management
• Lead on the implementation of initiatives in support of the overall data policies, standards, and strategy
• Manage a set data governance work activity requiring coordination across multiple areas
• Support / manage the integrated implementation of policies / processes / procedures / changes in across multiple functional areas
• Provide data governance expertise and/or input to projects/initiatives as a representative for area of specialization, and where necessary participate in identifying, designing and testing solutions and supporting implementation activities
• Participate in Segment Data Council meetings
• Support the identification of business data owners and business data SMEs for the LOB
• Facilitate socialization and training of the LOB data governance and data management community on data policies, procedures, tools, and templates

SHAREHOLDER

• Support the stewardship of data in accordance with the Enterprise Data Policy, Standards and Strategy
• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for respective business area(s)
• Ensure respective programs / policies / practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Ensure business operations follow applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participate in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conduct internal and external research projects; support the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conduct meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs / policies / practices
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist
• Lead / facilitate and/or implement actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues
• Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep 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
• Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise in own domain / field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas
• Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area
• Understands the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organization
• Applies best practices to implement process, product or service improvements
• Acts as a subject matter expert within their own area of specialty or a resource for others
• Leads projects of low to medium complex risks and resource requirements; may lead end-to-end processes or functional programs
• Contributes to setting standards within area of expertise
• Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
• Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
• Impacts a range of functional programs and operations across own and related teams
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities; may provide process and subject matter advice at senior levels
• Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Identifies and leads problem resolution for complex issues at all levels
• Generally reports to a Manager or above

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate and / or
• 5-+years of relevant experience
• Experience or understanding of Treasury functions and reporting (preferred)

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.

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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.

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.

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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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We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

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