Technology Controls Office (TCO) Specialist

TD; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TD in Belfast seeks an experienced Technology Controls Office (TCO) Europe Specialist to govern technology risk, resilience, and regulatory compliance. You will work with local and international teams to strengthen control frameworks, manage risk, and drive remediation of findings and regulatory actions.

The role covers disaster recovery governance, testing, regulatory reporting, and executive visibility. Strong communication, independence, and experience in financial services risk are essential

Qualifications

• Experience in technology risk management within financial services.
• Ability to present risk and governance reporting to senior management.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reviews.
• Knowledge of operational resilience and disaster recovery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, oversight, and guidance on technology risk and controls.
• Identify, assess, escalate, and manage technology risks and control gaps.
• Coordinate resilience testing and disaster recovery activities.
• Support regulatory programs including DORA and EBA guidelines.
• Coordinate audit responses and remediation tracking.
• Deliver executive reporting and KPIs.

Skills

Technology risk

Governance

Operational resilience

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

Reporting

Issue remediation

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Work Location :Belfast, United KingdomHours:35Line of Business:TD SecuritiesPay Details:We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.Job Description:The Technology Solutions Technology Control Office (\"TCO Europe\") is responsible for providing governance, oversight, and challenge to ensure that technology services operate within TD's risk appetite and comply with applicable enterprise standards, regulatory and audit obligations, and internal control requirements.. The TCO Europe Specialist is required to work closely with both the local and international technology, business and governance teams to strengthen the control environment, manage technology risk and resilience, support regulatory compliance initiatives, and drive the remediation of identified control gaps, audit findings, and regulatory actions.The team plays a key role in enhancing operational resilience capabilities across the organization, including disaster recovery, resilience testing, technology governance, risk reporting, regulatory engagement, and continuous control improvement. The function supports both global initiatives and regional regulatory requirements, including Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), operational resilience frameworks, and technology risk management programs.Position OverviewThe Technology Controls Office (TCO) Specialist supports the governance, oversight, and execution of technology risk, resilience, compliance, and control activities across TD Securities and TD Bank Group technology organizations within Europe and globally.The role partners with technology and business stakeholders to identify, assess, monitor, report, and mitigate technology risks while supporting compliance with enterprise policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.The successful candidate will contribute to:Technology Risk ManagementTechnology Governance and ControlsOperational ResilienceDisaster Recovery Governance and TestingRegulatory Compliance and Risk AssessmentsAudit and Regulatory RemediationExecutive and Board-Level ReportingRisk Assessment and Control Self-Assessment ActivitiesContinuous Improvement of the Technology Control EnvironmentTechnology Controls Office Role ProfileThe TCO Europe Specialist is required to work closely with both the local and international technology, business, and governance teams by providing guidance on technology risk management, resilience, governance, regulatory requirements, and control effectiveness.to minimise the risk exposure of TD Securities and TD Bank Group (TDBG)within Europe and globally.The role supports the development and maintenance of a strong technology control environment through proactive risk identification, governance oversight, regulatory compliance activities, control assessments, audit coordination, resilience program, and executive reportingCore IT Risk & Control duties and accountabilitiesTechnology Risk, Governance and ControlsProvide subject matter expertise and guidance on technology risk, governance, controls, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance. Support the identification, assessment, escalation, and management of technology risks, issues, and control gaps.Review existing and proposed technology practices technology processes, services, and control frameworks to identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment. tSupport governance committees and management forums through risk reporting, metrics, dashboards, and management information.Operational Resilience & Disaster RecoverySupport the governance and oversight of operational resilience and disaster recovery programsCoordinate resilience testing, recovery exercises, simulation events, and lessons learned activities.Assess compliance with enterprise resilience standards and applicable regulatory expectations.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen resilience capabilities, recovery readiness, and testing maturity.Regulatory Compliance, Audit & GovernanceSupport regulatory compliance initiatives, including DORA, Operational Resilience, EBA Guidelines, and other applicable technology risk requirements.Coordinate responses to regulatory reviews, examinations, and information requests.Support internal and external audits through stakeholder coordination, evidence gathering, issue management, and remediation tracking.Monitor emerging technology, cybersecurity, resilience, and regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the organization.Develop and track remediation plans for audit findings, regulatory actions, and identified control deficiencies.Knowledge Sharing / ManagementPromote the use of knowledge management processes and tools.Share / leverage successful products, processes, and best practices across TD Bank Group (TDBG) TechnologyDrive initiatives to proactively support knowledge sharing within the TDBG Technology organisation, business and corporate leadership teams.Contribute to continuous improvement by leveraging quality improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Voice of Customer, etc.)Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise and keep current with industry trends and certifications.Continuously enhance knowledge of the TD application, systems and infrastructure components that can contribute to effective service delivery. Work with global colleagues to maintain a knowledge base of regulatory requirements and best practices.Must haves – Experience & KnowledgeExperience in Technology Risk Management, Technology Controls, Technology Governance, or Operational Resilience within a financial services or regulated environment. Experience in developing and presenting technology risk, resilience, and governance reporting to senior management and executive forums.Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, compliance activities, and remediation programmes. Experience supporting Disaster Recovery, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, or Technology Resilience initiatives.Experience supporting regulatory programmes and responses, including DORA, Operational Resilience, EBA Guidelines, ICT Risk Management, MiFID II, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.Ability to identify, assess, manage, and communicate technology risks, issues, and control gaps.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment. Experience in implementing guidelines, standards, and procedures.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong problem solving and analytical skills.Strong project management and team management skillsNice to have - Experience & knowledgeExperience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, risk management, and responsible AI frameworks.Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Copilot Agents, or other AI-enabled productivity and automation solutions.Experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms and risk tooling.Experience with cloud governance, cloud controls, and emerging technology risk.Third-Party Risk Management, Outsourcing Risk, and ICT Supplier Oversight.Cybersecurity Governance, Security Risk Management, or Security Control Frameworks.Knowledge of data governance, data management, and data protection frameworks.Who We AreTD Securities 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 PackageOur Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.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.Colleague DevelopmentIf 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 & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.Interview ProcessWe’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.AccommodationIf you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.