Senior 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.
U.S. Wealth Compliance acts as an independent regulatory compliance and conduct risk management and oversight function as described in the U.S. Compliance Operating Framework (COF) including :
- Compliance-wide frameworks, guidelines and standards for testing, monitoring, risk assessment, reporting and other activities.
- Internal Audit, regulatory exam, and ongoing supervision management, finding tracking, and remediation oversight.
- Foster a culture of integrity, ethics and compliance across the organization to manage and mitigate regulatory compliance and conduct risks.
- Contribute to growth, innovation and efficiency, within risk appetite, through expert objective guidance and independent challenge.
U.S. Wealth is a fully integrated wealth management business that provides products and services (designed for High-Net-Worth, Institutional and Mass Affluent clients of TD Bank, N.A. encompassing banking, custom credit, asset management, securities, investment advisory and insurance) through multiple legal entities (TD Bank N.A., TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Wealth Management Services Inc) with independent and complex regulatory regimes. The Financial Advisors, Relationship Managers, and Investment Advisors who are part of the client-facing Distribution teams are both securities-registered and insurance-licensed. Additionally, the Trust Advisors support both personal and corporate trust as well as the Wealth Mortgage Lending Officers (WMLO) and the Wealth Lending Advisors (WLA) who support the lending activities of Wealth Banking.
In this position, the Analyst will support the regulatory change management process, regulatory compliance policies, procedures, training development and corporate compliance programs. Supports the business in identifying, assessing, and implementing regulatory change. Supports business line regulatory change implementations, including overseeing business changes to policies, procedures, systems, and / or controls via action plans or projects. Supports the Wealth Compliance team and the US Wealth business in the implementation and execution of enterprise Compliance and Risk Management programs (i.e., risk assessments, 2nd line review and challenge of business monitoring and testing programs, new business initiatives), including frameworks, policies, standards and development of procedures, awareness and specialized training, monitoring, reporting and information, escalation of issues and events.
The position requires a compliance knowledge with applicable laws and regulations, an ability to work both individually and as a team, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. The position supports a sustainable U.S. Wealth Compliance function that effectively manages and oversees regulatory compliance risk and conduct risk in U.S. Wealth businesses by :
Assessing regulatory compliance risk and conduct risk within the U.S. Wealth businesses.Independently testing, monitoring and assessing the adequacy of adherence to and effectiveness of Compliance Management System (CMS) programs and controls in the business units throughout U.S. Wealth.Reviewing and challenging the assessment of first-line risk owners' alignment with compliance requirements to ensure that systems, products, services, and practices comply with enterprise policies, standards, procedures, and applicable regulations.Reviewing and challenging the development and implementation of risk metrics and indicators independent challenge and objective guidance to business units.Proactively managing regulatory change in collaboration with the U.S. Wealth business key stakeholders and risk owners.Establishing and maintaining, or providing review and challenge to, policies, procedures and related controls designed to meet regulatory requirements and manage regulatory compliance risk and conduct risk.Assisting with preparing executive content for senior management and board reports to business, compliance and risk stakeholders, including drafting content for reporting with clear messaging on data insights from banking and securities regulation, key compliance metrics, and regulatory remediation.Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance risk and reporting processes, promoting a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.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 expertiseResearch, review and maintain expertise on banking regulations and laws, banking policies and procedures, and consumer protection lawsActs 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 businessCreates training content and may train business partners on regulatory requirementsAdvises the business with respect to the implementation of new and amended regulatory requirementsIndependently reviews and utilizes discretion, judgement and specialized expertise in approving the documentation for business line use : disclosures; forms; customer-facing correspondence; operating procedures; and policiesIndependently performs targeted and periodic monitoring of business activities for compliance with regulatory requirements and regulator expectationIdentifies and communicates areas of non-compliance and / or material control weaknessesResponsible for the oversight of business partners' remediation of regulatory issues, including exercising discretion and independent judgment in reviewing and approving remediation action plansResponsible for assessing regulatory risk associated with new products, services and other initiatives that have significant operational or financial impactIntegrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within the Compliance areaUnderstands the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organizationLeads projects of moderately to complex risks and resource requirements; may lead end-to-end processes or functional programsContact for business management, external / internal auditors, dealing with non-routine informationRecommends and implements solutions within own area of responsibilityMay need to coordinate / integrate work with other areas as neededIdentifies and leads problem resolution for complex requirements related issues at all levelsEducation & Experience :
Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience5+ years of experiencePreferred Background & Experience :
Experience working in an integrated wealth business as a bank subsidiary, a focus on securities investment management and fiduciary activities, state insurance regulatory requirements and securities regulatory requirements for activities involving the recommendation or sale of retail non-deposit investment products (RNDIP) to retail bank customers is preferred.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.Knowledge of current and emerging trends, including regulatory expectations and standards for effective compliance management systemsAbility to research, interpret and summarize relevant regulatory expectations, laws, regulations and impacts to Compliance Program elements.Skill in using computer applications including MS Office SuiteFamiliarity with data visualization tools including PowerBI and Tableau a plusAbility to independently identify, assess, and