Senior Governance & Control Analyst

TD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Finance GRC is seeking a Senior Analyst to oversee risk management programs and controls within the Finance function. The role emphasizes training, monitoring, testing, and reporting to ensure controls operate effectively and align with regulatory expectations.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in accounting/finance, strong data analytics skills, and hands-on experience with Python/SQL/VBA. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• 4+ years in accounting/finance/audit with internal controls / financial controls experience.
• Strong ability to influence change through risk and controls expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight of Finance's risk management programs and controls.
• Train, monitor, test and report on financial controls and related processes.
• Partner with lines of defense to oversee control design and effectiveness.
• Enable data-driven, risk-based decision making.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Data analytics

Python/SQL/VBA

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

University degree in business or accounting

CPA/CA/CIA designation

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: Governance & Control

Pay Details: $81,600 - $115,200 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.

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

Department Overview

TD Finance, Governance, Risk and Control (Finance GRC or 1B)'s mandate is to enable and support Finance partners to identify, understand, manage and mitigate risks in their operations, in adherence with internal and regulatory requirements, requests and expectations. We support Finance by ensuring the business adheres to the key risk programs through training, monitoring, testing and provision of risk management advice, insights and reporting. We also oversee the policies and standards governing financial reporting activities in order to mitigate financial reporting risk. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and community giving.

As a Senior Analyst, Finance GRC, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight of Finance's risk management programs and controls, including financial reporting controls, through training, monitoring and testing and reporting activities.

Members of Finance GRC require deep risk and control expertise obtained in financial or regulatory reporting, internal / external audit, risk management or compliance management roles to be able to review and assess whether the processes and controls within TD's Finance function are adequately designed and operating effectively to be able to adhere to internal (risk management, oversight function and audit) and regulatory requirements, requests, and expectations.

Job Accountabilities

If you are a highly motivated, collaborative, innovative individual with Finance expertise, is considered a subject matter expert in the design, assessment and/or testing of internal controls and is passionate about delivering innovation and process improvements to our risk and control environment, joining our team could be an ideal opportunity for you.

• Be responsible for 1B testing of Finance's compliance with key risk programs (such as Regulatory Compliance Management), including operational risk oversight, insights and reporting such as:
  • Testing, quality control / quality assurance or assessing the effectiveness of controls designed and implemented to support the Business risk, control and issuer owners in developing effective processes to sustain and govern control activities;
  • Proactively identifying, connecting the dots and considering interdependencies across risk programs, remediation plans, and controls being designed and implemented;
  • Review of key risk indicators, insights and development of reporting relating to these key risks for Finance.
• Updating of Finance GRC Mandate, Standards, Policies and Procedures as required.
• Provide expert advice to the Business and stakeholders on effective control considerations for a Finance function.
• Partner with the other teams and lines of defense to oversee the design and effectiveness of controls, monitoring and assessment or testing of compliance to policies.
• Leverage your expertise in Finance's processes risks and controls to instill an attitude of critical thinking, risk management and understanding the needs of Finance colleagues.
• Foster an effective, transparent culture of risk awareness, accountability, ethics, integrity, and conduct.
• Enable proactive, data-driven, risk-based decision making.
• Responsible to explore and deliver innovation and process improvements and build a 'learning' organization through leadership, coaching and mentorship.
• Build and cultivate an environment of innovation that leads to working smarter and simpler.

Job Requirements

• Professional accounting and/or relevant designation considered an asset (CPA, CA, CIA)
• University degree in business, accounting or other relevant fields
• 4+ years experience in an accounting/finance/audit role with internal controls / financial controls experience
• Demonstrated ability to influence change through subject matter expertise in risk and controls, build effective and collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to articulate complex subject matters simply and clearly
• Highly motivated to improve processes and leverage data and technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to work with a pool of experts and ensure high levels of service even when the effort crosses organizational boundaries
• Thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple deadlines and priorities
• Background in data analytics, including the ability to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights to support governance, risk, and control activities
• Experience with coding or scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) to support data analysis, reporting, or automation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools or participating in AI-enabled initiatives to enhance risk management, reporting, or operational efficiency
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and implement automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve control effectiveness
• Finance or accounting background combined with technical or analytics capabilities is considered a strong asset

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 needed 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only)

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