Senior Governance & Control Analyst

Cari; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Governance & Control Analyst to support the Commercial Banking control environment with AML and regulatory compliance expertise. You will lead governance programs, assess risks, and advise leadership on strengthening controls and remediation efforts.

The role emphasizes issue management, testing, reporting, and collaboration across teams, enabling effective control frameworks within the 1st Line of Defense.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in governance, risk, controls, compliance or similar in banking/financial services.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills with data gathering and assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams and management levels.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with governance, risk, control procedures and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Governance, risk, and control oversight across multiple areas and stakeholders.
• Lead AML and regulatory compliance control refreshes and testing.
• Assess issues, coordinate tracking, remediation, and escalation with stakeholders.
• Provide governance advice and support to management and business partners.

Skills

Governance & risk

Regulatory compliance

AML knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Business/Finance degree

Professional risk/audit/certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Department Overview

The Canadian Commercial Banking, Governance & Control (CCB G&C) team acts as the 1st Line of Defense (1B) in TD's \"Three Lines of Defense\" model to risk management. We work with Control Partners to ensure appropriate control frameworks are implemented within Commercial Banking (CB) that are designed to effectively and proactively mitigate operational and regulatory risk. We are also responsible for completing quality control testing activities to ensure appropriate compliance to regulations and business processes.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Commercial Banking, Governance & Control, the Senior Governance & Control Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Commercial Banking control environment through AML and regulatory compliance subject matter expertise, governance oversight, and control testing activities. The role is responsible for identifying and assessing regulatory and risk impacts, supporting issue management and remediation, and providing actionable guidance to business partners and leadership to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Control Oversight

• Manage and support business governance and control programs that require coordination across multiple areas and stakeholders in support of business objectives and established standards.
• Lead the periodic refresh of AML and regulatory compliance management controls.
• Review processes and controls to identify trends, connect related issues and control gaps, and support more standardized and sustainable solutions.
• Interpret guidelines, standards, policies, and analysis results to support sound decision-making at senior levels.

Issue Management & Advisory Support

• Manage the intake and assessment of risk incidents and potential issues from an AML and regulatory impact perspective.
• Coordinate issue tracking and lifecycle management, including escalation, reporting, remediation monitoring, and closure with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide subject matter expertise and specialized governance and control advice to management, leadership, and business partners on Commercial Banking AML and regulatory compliance matters.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when managing sensitive information, correspondence, and confidential matters.

Testing, Reporting & Team Contribution

• Execute governance and control testing activities in accordance with established standards, methodologies, and testing programs.
• Keep management informed on the status and progress of testing activities and ensure deliverables are completed within assigned timelines.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by supporting colleagues and providing training, coaching, and guidance when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience in governance, risk, controls, compliance, audit, or a similar environment within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills, with experience collecting, organizing, and assessing information to support sound decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient knowledge of governance, risk, and control procedures, practices, and methodologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in audit, AML, regulatory compliance testing, or first line controls testing, with in-depth knowledge of banking business processes.
• A degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications related to risk, audit, or compliance, such as CIA, CPA, or ACAMS.

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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet