Governance & Operations Group Risk Specialist - Governance & Operations (2761)

Job Description:

Department Overview

The independent Specialized Operational Risk Management (SORM) teams work in partnership with the business units and corporate groups of TD Bank Group to further the understanding and management of operational risk across the enterprise.

Governance and Operations coordinates operational functions and business practices across the Non-Financial Risk Management ORM teams. The role partners with key second line stakeholders across non-financial risk management and the enterprise to coordinate and support key risk practice and strategic business priorities. The Specialist has key accountability as the owner and organizer of risk activities across Governance and Operations and is responsible for managing, coordinating, communicating, and tracking business activities and calendars.

Job Description

The Governance & Operations Group Risk Specialist will provide a diverse range of strategic and/or operational support to mobilize the Governance and Operations strategy. This role will have the following accountabilities:

• Support the development and management of risk with the following:
  • Remaining up to date with existing and upcoming internal and external requirements and operating standards, to enable short- and long-term objectives
  • Performing governance across the implementation of internal and external requirements
  • Management and facilitation of operational risk activities, including planning, scheduling and tracking of milestones
• Establish and provide on-going analysis and reporting on operational risk and/or other major risk categories as applicable, interfacing with executives and senior management as needed
• Identify issues requiring investigation, determining solutions directly or in consultation with relevant stakeholders as necessary. Provide meaningful insight and information in response to issues or questions raised.
• This role will primarily focus on the management of reporting activities, though will also require involvement in other areas of risk practice

Job Requirements

• Ability to proactively identify potential risks or areas of concern and ensure escalation to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Proven ability leading strategic and business planning activities in large, complex, pan-enterprise programs.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with ability to transform content into digestible, simple, and clear communications as needed.
• Able to navigate relationships, collaborate and influence stakeholders across 2LoD.
• Ability to juggle the priorities of multiple activities and stakeholders to meet diverse and sometimes conflicting deadlines / priorities.
• A self-starter with ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations.

Additional Information

Education & Accreditation

• This role requires successful completion of all three levels of TD Operational Risk Management certification. Certification is not a requirement to apply for this role. The successful candidate will have 12 months from the start date in the role to complete required certifications. The required courses are available internally through TD Operational Risk Management.
• Undergraduate degree in Business or Technology related discipline.

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