Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Investigations - One Touch

TD • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

3d • $86,840 - $139,360 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience
• 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
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees