Governance & Control Specialist

TD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

TD, based in Toronto, is seeking an experienced technology risk professional to lead governance and control activities within the Enterprise Risk Framework and Operational Risk Management programs. The role emphasizes business continuity, crisis management, and enterprise-wide risk reporting to senior leadership.

You will collaborate with TD teams to assess resilience, ensure alignment with the 1B standards, and drive high-quality risk assessments and controls across complex programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technology risk management, technology cyber assessment, and/or technology systems management.
• Strong experience in Business Continuity and Crisis Management.
• Deep understanding of holistic assessments along with experience in operational resilience concepts, approaches and tactics.
• Previous Risk and Governance experience is preferred.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.
• Strong facilitation capabilities.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to challenge in a productive manner.
• Knowledge of banking industry and the regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to breakdown problems and opportunities into logical parts and develop plans to address those.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and support the successful implementation of governance and control accountabilities in support of the Enterprise Risk Framework, Operational Risk Management Framework, and specifically all applicable requirements within the Enterprise Business Continuity and Crisis Management policy and standards.
• Build a collaborative culture of risk awareness and ownership, while managing and applying a consistent approach to business continuity and resiliency risk management, including strong awareness of the 1B Standards and other business continuity related issues or standards e.g. Operational Resilience Standard.
• Manage the quality and timely delivery of P&T applicable risk and control program activities such as business continuity planning and preparedness, business impact analysis, exercises and overall exercise strategy, and testing.
• Support the P&T Incident Management Protocol and operationalize standard requirements documentation
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the P&T mandate and with an emphasis on the interplay between various capabilities as well as their enterprise-wide impact. Work with partners across P&T and TD as required.
• Collaborate with specialized areas risk and control assessments and prepare high quality 1B risk assessment or profile reporting for senior executives and Risk Committees as required
• Participates on complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives
• Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors
• Has advanced knowledge of organization, technology controls / security/ risk issues

Skills

Technology risk management

Business Continuity

Crisis Management

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Risk governance

Job description

Work Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours

37.5

Line Of Business

Technology Solutions

Pay Details

$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

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.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description

• Manage, oversee, and support the successful implementation of governance and control accountabilities in support of the Enterprise Risk Framework, Operational Risk Management Framework, and specifically all applicable requirements within the Enterprise Business Continuity and Crisis Management policy and standards.
• Build a collaborative culture of risk awareness and ownership, while managing and applying a consistent approach to business continuity and resiliency risk management, including strong awareness of the 1B Standards and other business continuity related issues or standards e.g. Operational Resilience Standard.
• Manage the quality and timely delivery of P&T applicable risk and control program activities such as business continuity planning and preparedness, business impact analysis, exercises and overall exercise strategy, and testing.
• Support the P&T Incident Management Protocol and operationalize standard requirements documentation
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the P&T mandate and with an emphasis on the interplay between various capabilities as well as their enterprise-wide impact. Work with partners across P&T and TD as required.
• Collaborate with specialized areas risk and control assessments and prepare high quality 1B risk assessment or profile reporting for senior executives and Risk Committees as required
• Participates on complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives
• Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors
• Has advanced knowledge of organization, technology controls / security/ risk issues

Job Requirements

• 7+ years in technology risk management, technology cyber assessment, and/or technology systems management
• Strong experience in Business Continuity and Crisis Management
• Deep understanding of how to perform holistic assessments along with experience in operational resilience concepts, approaches and tactics.
• Previous Risk and Governance experience is preferred
• Very strong interpersonal skills and relationship building
• Strong facilitation capabilities
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to challenge in a productive manner
• Knowledge of banking industry and the regulatory environment
• Proven ability to breakdown problems and opportunities into logical parts and develop plans to address those

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. 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.

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.

Language Requirement (Quebec Only)

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