Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Investigations - One Touch

Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Investigations

Work Location : Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America Hours : 40 Pay Details : $86,840 - $139,360 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.

Job Description

Department Introduction : The Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Investigations manages / leads a team of investigators conducting end to end BSA / AML Investigations of various complexity related to potential money laundering, terrorist financing and other illicit financial crimes, and Regulatory reporting requirements. The role requires the ability to lead, train and mentor teams in conducting thorough investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high standards of accuracy. Manages staff, providing direction, setting goals, evaluating results and ensuring that overall departmental goals are attained. Ensures that ongoing activities are performed according to established policies and procedures. Leads the development of group policies and procedures and assists staff with complex questions and issues as necessary. The Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Investigations manages / leads a team of specialized professionals in the analysis and / or the investigation process for a specific area and assigns and monitors caseloads to ensure potential regulatory risks and losses to the bank are minimized. Our team currently operates under a hybrid work model, with employees expected to work in the office two days per week. Starting in November, this expectation will increase to four days per week. Please note that, due to limited office space, the exact timing of this transition may vary depending on availability and individual circumstances.

Depth & Scope :

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing employees, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any / all disciplinary actions, as required
• Manages a team of Investigators for a specific geographical area / business unit
• Demonstrates broad and in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, proper protocol, and financial criminal trends
• Working Manager role that provides overall direction to the team and assigns and reviews the caseload of others
• Generally involved in thematic and / or more complex investigations that may have significant reputational / organizational impact
• Ability to present and make recommendations to senior management and executives
• Ensures an integrated approach with other business areas, broader organization, and enterprise as appropriate
• Coordinates and prioritizes multiple initiatives and manages resource allocation
• Establishes effective relationships with different Stakeholders, Business Sponsors, Executives and LOB
• Deep knowledge and understanding of businesses / technology, and organizational practices / disciplines
• Sound to advanced knowledge of external competition, industry and / or market trends in relation to own function / business
• Focuses on short to medium-term issues (e.g., 6-12 months)

Education & Experience

Undergraduate degree equivalent work experience 7+ years of experience Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field, preferred 5+ years of experience managing in AML investigations, financial crime risk management, or a related field Strong leadership and team management skills Strong knowledge of financial crime typologies and AML regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of integrity and attention to detail Proficiency in using AML software and tools for data analysis and case management

Customer Accountabilities

Leads a team of professionals and managers to achieve business / operational objectives, maintains effective day-to-day operations and delivers quality service and transaction processing consistent with business objectives Provides guidance and direction to team members within own area of specialization and focus Reviews and assesses incoming files and allocates to appropriate Investigators / Investigative Specialists Conducts investigations in the capacity of a working lead where cases have been specifically assigned ensuring proper analysis and investigation standards are followed Prepares applicable documents based on criminal and / or non-criminal proceedings Collaborates with counterparts from other institutions and / or external organizations (e.g., public sector, government, law enforcement) to gather intelligence information where necessary Ensures investigations are professionally conducted and completed in a timely manner Identifies and communicates procedural weaknesses to businesses and ensures processes for remediation are in place such as following up for corrective action where applicable Maintains strong awareness of emerging trends and investigative techniques for own area of specialty Represents the department on internal projects / committees for own specialized area as necessary

Shareholder Accountabilities

Contributes to the development of the business plan, operationalizes the plan and delivers on assigned service / functionality Works with key business leaders to develop business plan, ensuring the optimal use of resources and leverages TD's operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scale Monitors and communicates effectiveness of strategies, programs, and practices related to own area of accountability Ensures programs, policies and practices continue to meet business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities Proactively identifies key business opportunities, research and recommends enhancements / modifications, develops strategies to achieve recommendations Coordinates activities with partners across the organization, may include HR, Technology, Finance, Risk Management Ensures team operates in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements, and employees comply with Bank and industry codes of conduct Ensures appropriate reporting and escalation of issues based on risk profile Leads relationships with business lines / corporate and / or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and / or regulatory requirements Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee / Team Accountabilities

Responsible for management of the overall team providing both leadership and guidance Sets targets and objectives for the team, and delivers results Develops a team of professionals in all aspects of related competencies and acts as resource and mentor to others Grows team expertise to align with business / enterprise demand and direction; assesses team skills and capabilities and continually looks for ways to provide and enhance the value delivered Leads a high performing team; provides on-going feedback and performance reviews, coaches and develops employees and ensures performance management activities are undertaken and completed for all employees Leads the process of setting performance objectives for the team; tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and / or rewards performance in a timely manner Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct Shares knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues and encourages good working relationships with other functions and teams Establishes and fosters a cohesive team; promotes a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourages the team to achieve common goals and objectives Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area / function and the bank, both internally and / or externally

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

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating