Governance & Control Specialist - Issue Management

RiseMe; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank in Mount Laurel, NJ seeks a Governance & Control Specialist to manage governance and control activities for moderately complex or high‑risk areas and to lead key initiatives. The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience and an undergraduate degree, with strong data analysis and communication skills.

This onsite position offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive rewards package. Primarily onsite with occasional travel, the role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced business understanding and knowledge of risk and control functions.
• Advanced knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies - tactics.
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support delivery execution for multiple teams.
• Ability to contribute to the direction of the function and provide advice to the team and delivery leadership.
• Ability to lead, plan, execute and evaluate project activities to ensure completion of initiatives.
• Skill in mentoring, and performance management.
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques.
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of governance and control activities for moderately complex or high-risk areas.
• Implements policies/processes and initiatives to meet governance guidelines.
• Acts as a technical lead on key control initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional teams or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and complexity.
• Independently manages end-to-end functional programs.
• Solves complex problems and guides others to develop new solutions.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders and senior leaders.

Skills

Governance & control

Risk management

Issue management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Certifications preferred - CISA, CRISC, or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Work Location

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours

40

Pay Details

91,000.00 - 136,240.00 USD

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.

Line of Business

Governance & Control

Job Description

The Governance & Control Specialist manages a portfolio of governance and control activities for moderately complex or high-risk business or functional area and implements policies/processes and/or initiatives to meet governance and control guidelines. Acts as a technical lead on key control initiatives.

Depth & Scope

• Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial business knowledge/expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas


• Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’s overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations


• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions


• Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services


• Acts as a technical expert/lead integrating cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty; may manage team(s) of related specialists


• Leads cross-functional teams or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and/or complexity


• Independently manages end-to-end functional programs


• Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions


• Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree preferred


• 7+ years of relevant experience


• Advanced business understanding and knowledge of risk and control functions


• Advanced knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies - tactics


• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends


• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support delivery execution for multiple teams


• Ability to contribute to the direction of the function and provide advice to the team and delivery leadership


• Ability to lead, plan, execute and evaluate project activities to ensure completion of initiatives


• Skill in mentoring, and performance management


• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques


• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office and industry standards


• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form


• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions


• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and drive team execution


• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions


• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Lead and execute end to end issue management process for Global Technology Services


• Partner with all 3 lines of defense to drive a consistent issue management program that meets the needs of all key stakeholders.


• Guide business information security officer (BISO) community on issue and remediation standards, procedures, and approach.


• Optimize the issue management lifecycle across, including uplifting guidance, toll gates, and risk treatment process.


• Lead risk reporting process, including regular reporting of GTS control domain risk levels and significant risk and exposures


• Be apart of reporting team that produces material for all levels of management and stake holders including board level, regulators, senior executives.


• Deep understanding of risk management lifecycle, risk management and issue management lifecycle


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to present to senior leaders and stakeholders


• Working knowledge of data concepts, risk reporting and other risk management issue.


• Certifications preferred - CISA, CRISC, or equivalent


• Experience with internal audit, control testing, GRC, and issue management highly preferred**


• Experience with Automation tools or visualization, reporting tools ( Power BI, Alteryx or equivalent*

Primarily Onsite - Locations : Mount Laurel, NJ; Charlotte, NC & Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Physical Requirements

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel - Occasional


• International Travel - Never


• Performing sedentary work - Continuous


• Performing multiple tasks - Continuous


• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous


• Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional


• Sitting - Continuous


• Standing - Occasional


• Walking - Occasional


• Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional


• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional


• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never


• Squatting - Occasional


• Bending - Occasional


• Kneeling - Never


• Crawling - Never


• Climbing - Never


• Reaching overhead - Never


• Reaching forward - Occasional


• Pushing - Never


• Pulling - Never


• Twisting - Never


• Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous


• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous


• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous


• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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.

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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [e-mail]. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.