Compliance Business Oversight Analyst
At TD Bank US Compliance, we're on a mission to build a more resilient and scalable compliance risk management function. As part of our team, you'll play a key role in reshaping compliance structures and processes, driving innovation at every level. Here, each team member has a chance to make a tangible impact both in day-to-day operations and in the design of a future-focused compliance program. This not just about implementing a new program it's about creating a culture of compliance that will cascade throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like setting as we build a new compliance structure that aligns with the bank's size, complexity, and risk profile. In this role, you'll need to be strategic, tactical, collaborative and creative in your approach. You will manage day-to-day operations while also helping design and implement a forward-thinking compliance program for the future.
Most importantly, the right candidate is seeking an intellectual challenge, has a desire to learn, and is committed to building something impactful from the ground up. At TD Bank, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the bank while collaborating with a team of enthusiastic colleagues dedicated to setting new industry standards.
As a member of the US Wealth Compliance Department, the Compliance Business Oversight Analyst duties include :
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, FINRA, SEC rules, and other applicable state and federal securities laws.
- Help mitigate risk and ensure the firm meets regulatory obligations.
- Handle the onboarding and offboarding of new hires.
- Provide training to the field on various regulatory topics, including onboarding new hire training.
- Delivers relevant subject matter expertise and Compliance advice to business management.
- Assist senior compliance managers with regulatory engagements, including on-site exam coordination, document production and maintenance and reporting of related management information.
- Understand and manage licensing & registrations systems (i.e., FINRA Gateway), background and fingerprint screening processes, and their downstream impact.
- Assist business in obtaining study materials and manage and report on examination windows.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory forms for registering or terminating personnel in accordance with FINRA, SEC, and State laws, rules and requirements.
- Escalate and help respond to internal inquiries and resolve registration issues with regulators, including state agencies.
- Keep and maintain supervisory org structure.
- Review and escalate employee OBA, personal account, and political contribution submissions via internal compliance systems as necessary.
- Assist with maintenance and implementation of the Firm's policies & procedures related to broker dealer policies, training materials, and certifications.
- Various on-going initiatives and ad-hoc projects, as needed.
The Senior Compliance Business Oversight Analyst provides objective guidance, support and advice to assigned portfolio, business or function to promote strong compliance controls and processes are in effect to mitigate inherent associated risks. This role contributes to the development and implementation of Compliance programs related to all aspects of Compliance laws.
Depth & Scope :
Expected to exercise sound and expert independent professional judgment and discretion in interacting and communicating with staff and senior management of the Bank with respect to significant regulatory compliance risk matters.Empowered to make prudent professional decisions in rendering advice and counsel to business lines or assigned areas, on compliance matters and regulatory risks which may impact performance of the business and overall enterprise strategies and objectives.Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise in Compliance and working knowledge of broader related areasProvides advanced analysis and / or specialized reporting to support business partners, functional areas or centers of expertise.Research, review and maintain expertise on banking regulations and laws, banking policies and procedures, and consumer protection laws.Acts as the primary subject matter expert for regulations applicable to business partners and provides guidance, consultation and expert advice with respect to the business partners' compliance with such regulations directly related to the operations of the business.Creates training content and may train business partners on regulatory requirements.Advises the business with respect to the implementation of new and amended regulatory requirements.Independently reviews and utilizes discretion, judgement and specialized expertise in approving the documentation for business line use : disclosures; forms; customer-facing correspondence; operating procedures; and policies.Independently performs targeted and periodic monitoring of business activities for compliance with regulatory requirements and regulator expectation.Identifies and communicates areas of non-compliance and / or material control weaknesses.Responsible for the oversight of business partners' remediation of regulatory issues, including exercising discretion and independent judgment in reviewing and approving remediation action plans.Responsible for assessing regulatory risk associated with new products, services and other initiatives that have significant operational or financial impact.Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within the Compliance area.Understands the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organization.Leads projects of moderately to complex risks and resource requirements; may lead end-to-end processes or functional programs.Contact for business management, external / internal auditors, dealing with non-routine information.Recommends and implements solutions within own area of responsibility.May need to coordinate / integrate work with other areas as needed.Identifies and leads problem resolution for complex requirements related issues at all levels.Education & Experience :
Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.5+ years of experience.Preferred Background & Experience :
Experience in regulatory compliance, legal or regulatory functions.Solutions-driven, confident, and highly motivated.Excellent organizational, project management, strong analytical, and interpersonal skills.Team player capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously and producing work with impeccable integrity and attention to detail.Ability to observe the highest degree of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with business, operations, human resources; comfortable communicating with all levels of staff.Working knowledge of financial services industry regulations, including registration requirements under FINRA, SEC, and / or state rules.Experience with FINRA's WebCRD registration systems.Strong technical proficiency in Windows applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Knowledge and experience within compliance or audit, legal and regulatory environment, enterprise governance framework, products and services, policies, standards, systems, reporting and training requirements a plus.Ability to research, interpret and summarize relevant regulatory expectations, laws, regulations and impacts to Compliance Program elements.Skill in using computer applications including MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive, Teams.Ability to independently identify, assess, and escalate issues requiring senior management attention.Demonstrated business writing abilities.Experience writing policies, policy guidance, procedures, and training.FINRA Series 7 and 63 24 preferred.Customer Accountabilities :
Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate Compliance policies, processes and controls.Facilitates the periodic Compliance risk and self-assessment activities for designated business using TD's Enterprise Compliance Risk Assessment Framework.Monitors that assessments (monitoring, risk assessment etc.) are completed and communicated in a continuous and timely fashion.Guides and complements the assigned portfolio in terms of financial, regulatory and risk management requirements.Interacts with control functions within the organization.Develops analysis and insights, prepares and delivers management reporting necessary to promote accurate and thorough measurement of the risk factors present in various products.Shareholder Accountabilities :
Updates business line policies and Compliance Team procedures.Analyzes Compliance requirements and establishes they are properly written into requirements for business projects and approved at the appropriate levels.Works directly with business management, and with internal and external business partners (e.g., Internal Audit, external consultants) to respond to regulatory requests, findings, audits and / or examinations Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements in the Compliance industry and assesses potential impacts.