Senior Governance & Controls Lead

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

Job summary

TD in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is seeking a Governance & Control Specialist to manage a portfolio of governance and control activities for moderately complex or high-risk areas. You will implement policies and lead key control initiatives as a technical lead across cross-functional teams.

The role requires senior-level expertise, 7+ years in risk and control functions, and the ability to mentor others, collaborate broadly, and drive end-to-end programs in a fast-paced banking environment.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the strategic direction of the business governance and control function and plays a key role in the development and implementation of risk strategies in support of the overall business strategy
• Develops and documents a comprehensive inventory of processes and controls with clearly-defined owners and roles and responsibilities for each process and control
• Participates in the intake of applicable regulation, assessment of impact to the business line, and the comprehensive mapping of associated controls to rules and regulations
• Reviews end-to-end processes and controls and connects the dots across issues and control deficiencies across various BUs in order to increase standardization of solutions, processes and controls
• Leads the integrated execution of policies/procedures/changes across multiple functional areas
• Provides direction to complex, wide-ranging enterprise or cross-function/business projects as a SME, identifies risk/provides guidance for complex situations and participates in designing, testing, and implementation of solutions
• Acts as lead for area of specialization with industry, enterprise, and business awareness; recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying issues and opportunities and recommending action to senior management in the governance and control space
• Participates as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment and ensures timely communication
• Provides leadership as a SME and participates in knowledge transfer within the team/business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Keeps others informed about the status/progress of projects
• Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
• Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the Bank

Skills

Governance & Control

Risk Management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical software tools

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TD in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is seeking a Governance & Control Specialist to manage a portfolio of governance and control activities for moderately complex or high-risk areas. You will implement policies and lead key control initiatives as a technical lead across cross-functional teams.

The role requires senior-level expertise, 7+ years in risk and control functions, and the ability to mentor others, collaborate broadly, and drive end-to-end programs in a fast-paced banking environment.