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AVP, Protect Platform, Model Development and Governance , Protect Platform, Model Development and Governance

AT TD Bank
TD Bank

AVP, Protect Platform, Model Development and Governance , Protect Platform, Model Development and Governance

Toronto, Canada

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Details:
$145,000 - $200,000 CAD

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.

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Job Description:

Associate Vice President, Protect Platform, Model Development and Governance sits in Enterprise Protect Data & Analytics function and performs review and assurance of models and risk strategy by maintaining a clear product roadmap/strategy covering the full product development lifecycle. This role should follow latest trends in the financial crime's compliance risk field, red flags and typologies and assist in identifying and resolving coverage gaps (if any) for TD.

Depth & Scope:

  • Oversees Model Product health, Maturity & Control assessment, and overall framework and standardization.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing governance of model standards
  • Maintain up-to-date awareness of regulatory, competitive and industry landscape to pivot product strategy, as needed (model scope includes all first line models: suite of in-house developed plus vendor solutions)
  • Responsible for the overall Model health and Monitors Metrics/KPI and Regulatory/Risk Reporting
  • Collaborates with other area of the bank on modeling standards and governance, influencing across all areas of Financial Crime risk regarding the current state, strategic vision and approach to design the future state capabilities. Includes: Risk assessment, Customer Risk Rating, Know your customer, AML and sanction screening, compliance monitoring routines investigations and even quality assurance and testing.
  • Ensures all models are well documented and that assumptions and other key decisions are transparent to model users
  • Directs initiatives in next generation models with key model development projects completed on time and in line with expectations
  • Contribute to data requirements for effective modelling and communicate to data owners across Enterprise Protect
  • Contributes to the overall success of the EP target operating model, programs and remediations through delivery of modeling standards, documentation and other outputs that are in line with regulatory expectations and incorporate an appropriate level of governance and expert judgment
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including business, technology, development teams, shared services, control functions, relevant business executives, and external vendors, as appropriate (e.g., MRM + 1B function)
  • Plays a key role in aligning internal and external stakeholders on the Enterprise Protect data strategy and delivery roadmap, communicating with and actively engaging broader stakeholders in achieving the strategy.
  • Advocate for continuing and enhancing Talent Mgmt. initiatives as well as Learning strategy oversight across protect platform
  • Owner of integrated NA routines for Enterprise Protect Data Management, Annual planning, and Expense & Forecasting
  • Monitors Metrics/KPI and Regulatory/Risk Reporting
  • Manages, monitors, and controls overall Model CoE integration of component initiatives, makes necessary adjustments based on business priorities and issues
  • Undertakes and completes a variety of projects and initiatives - often of a highly sensitive nature, and usually with minimal guidance or direction

Capabilities Required

  • Exceptional people leadership
  • Strong Business acumen
  • Customer Centric thinking
  • Ability to enact change
  • Drive Innovation
  • Substantial industry knowledge
  • Consensus building
  • Strong Risk & Control orientation
  • People / Team development - attract/develop the talent necessary to win
  • Support speed, simplicity, agility in decision making and action
  • Conflict resolution, building partnerships and perseverance under pressure/crisis
  • Financial management
  • Senior-level relationship management

Education & Experience:

  • 15+ years of relevant Financial Crime experience, risk modeling, validation/or management experience in a Risk function
  • Solid experience working with model risk management (MRM)
  • Knowledge of red flags and typologies in Financial Crime (e.g., AML, Fraud, insider, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of Financial Crime products and understanding of implementing these applications within TD or other peers.
  • Ability to solve problems logically and /or creative, demonstrating professional judgement, quality control and adherence to high standards.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the key concepts associated with risk management including inherent risks, controls, and residual risk.
  • Extensive knowledge of Financial Crime (e.g., AML, Fraud, insider, etc.) regulations, risks, and appropriate controls
  • Proven research and analytical skills, business acumen, strategic and creative thinking, project leadership skills and multi-tasking capabilities
  • Experience in developing documentation that meets the highest regulatory standards and audit requirements.
  • Experience creating documentation that meets regulatory and audit standards.
  • Strong active listening, written and verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to build networks and partnerships at all levels within the organization.

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.

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. 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 (Quebec only):
Sans Objet

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: TD_bank-R_1391593
Employment Type: Full Time