Manager, FCRM Testing (Technology) (4832)

TD•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) Enterprise Testing Team sits within the second line of defense and conducts design and operating effectiveness testing of AML/ATF, Sanctions, and ABAC controls within TD's business lines, relevant operational and control units, and key FCRM technologies, Enterprise-wide. The Manager, FCRM Testing will be responsible for leading and developing teams that conduct second line FCRM testing. This role involves overseeing all phases of the assigned testing engagement plan, including reporting findings to stakeholders, and providing guidance, leadership, coaching, and development to the team. The position will also manage teams conducting testing of FCRM technologies such as transaction monitoring, name screening, client risk rating, and reporting. If needed, the manager may also execute on more complex testing.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent work experience
6+ years of experience in AML/ATF, audit, and/or control testing roles
Prior management or supervisory experience
Experience/SME with IT General controls, Interface, application controls testing
Ability to understand and build queries within SQL, Python and other data analytics tools
Knowledge of AML/ATF regulations and current/emerging trends
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate working with business unit, FCRM advisory, senior management, and business partners at all levels
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

CAMS and/or CISA designation (or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required.
Manage teams of Testing analysts/ leads in the execution of testing engagements and validation of action plans in accordance with established standards and timelines.
Participate in annual planning for testing engagements, including setting budgets and creating scheduling.
Responsible for oversight and approval of planning memos, test steps, and work papers conducted by the engagement team.
Develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with key partners across FCRM.
Provide subject matter expertise and/or input to projects/initiatives as a representative for area of specialization.
Proactively identify matters which require additional attention, further escalation or review, and liaise with the appropriate staff to resolve.
Contribute to the development of the operational plan and operationalize the plan and deliver on assigned service or functionality.
Effectively lead a team of Leads to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines.
Monitor and communicate the effectiveness of strategies, programs, and practices related to own area of expertise.
Align the team to internal policies/procedures, enterprise frameworks and methodologies and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk transactions/activities as necessary.
Contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and provide subject matter expertise to assist in identifying potential opportunities to improve operational efficiencies for area of responsibility.
Actively manage relationships and work closely with management to provide guidance, expertise direction on requirements to drive consistent compliant outcomes.
Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank.
Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.
Cultivate and model the Colleague Promise to support colleague growth, and a culture of care; make an impact at work and in our communities by leading with authenticity and supporting well being to represent TD's brand.
Connect the alignment of colleague's contributions with the TD Shared Commitments.
Build and retain an engaged and diverse team where every colleague and customer are valued, respected, and listened to; committed to a common goal and collaborate to move with speed and get things done.
Demonstrate inclusive leadership by taking meaningful action with intention to support colleagues and customers across all dimensions of diversity, including those from underrepresented communities, being actively anti-racist, attracting and retaining diverse slate of candidates, nurturing mutual respect, inclusivity of thought and collaboration to drive successful results.
Recruit, identify strong talent and develop a diverse talent pipeline of qualified workforce to innovate and maximize individual strengths to lead to a better business outcome.
Enable colleague growth by encouraging colleague development to achieve career and business objectives; ensuring timely motivating appreciation and recognition to all colleagues.
Enable a continuous learning culture by proactively seeking, listening to and actioning feedback from peers and from colleague listening opportunities to continuously improve the colleague experience and grow your personal leadership.
Model sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensure timely management and escalation of issues, and lead collaboration with other functions and teams.
Lead your team through change and create an environment where teams feel psychologically safe to challenge current practices by modeling resiliency and flexibility, providing direction on changing priorities and empowering colleagues to drive innovation.
Enable a high-performance culture by setting team targets and objectives, facilitating on-going and proactive feedback/coaching and conducting Quarterly Check-Ins for all colleagues to drive accountability and business results.
Manage employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct.