Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Control & Governance, Professional Practices position is designed to support our Control Effectiveness Testing program and bring effectiveness and continuous improvement to the forefront. This critical role will focus on maturing the control testing methodology, tools, and resources to align with industry best-practices, and ensuring robust relationships with key stakeholders, control owners, and testing and validation partners throughout the organization. This role will also assume responsibility of building, training, and managing a team of control testing experts including day-to-day delivery engagements and reporting.

The ideal candidate will lead the execution of the technology control effectiveness testing program with a deep expertise in regulatory compliance, business and technical control design and testing methodologies, agile delivery practice, and risk management within a complex, global banking environment. This individual will be responsible for working with and influencing leaders across the organization and staying highly connected to senior leadership across the three-lines-of-defense model to ensure alignment. To be successful in this position, the candidate will require excellent people skills, high standards of professionalism, and demonstrates thoughtful problem solving while multitasking and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Leading our technology control effectiveness testing program for seamless execution, including stakeholder communications, engagement administration, and quality assurance
• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of control testing procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
• Monitor the execution of control tests, ensuring timelines, quality, and consistency in testing results across the organization
• Collaborate with senior executives, operational risk management, and technology leaders to ensure that testing processes meet business needs and regulatory standards
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, presentations, and updates to senior management, auditors, and key stakeholders on control testing progress, findings, and resolutions
• Interface directly with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth and effective audit engagements, addressing concerns and driving timely resolutions
• Focus on maturing the technology control effectiveness testing program by identifying and implementing efficiencies in the management and testing of controls drive scalability, automation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to continuously refine processes, tools, and methodologies for more effective and scalable testing approaches
• Provide leadership on identifying emerging risks and opportunities for improvement in the overall cybersecurity and information security governance programs
• Identify potential weaknesses in controls, recommend remediation strategies, and track progress on mitigation efforts
• Ensure alignment of the tech control testing program with broader cybersecurity governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices
• Other activities assigned by Management or Department Leadership.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or relevant professional certifications, accounting designations, or equivalent education required
• Expert knowledge of agile delivery practices, control testing framework, regulatory frameworks, and cybersecurity standards Advanced certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar) are preferred
• In-depth knowledge of audit methodology and industry trends related to IT, Information Security and Cyber Security
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT governance, with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role focused on control effectiveness testing, audit, or risk management
• Proven experience in managing complex technology control effectiveness testing programs, including control testing, reporting, and collaboration with internal and external auditors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to senior management and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency
• Expertise in risk management frameworks and methodologies, with a deep understanding of cybersecurity governance
• Ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams, including auditors, risk management professionals, and technical leaders
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Proficient in using operational and performance metrics to drive decision-making

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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
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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. 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):
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