Manager II, Governance & Control

TD•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$96,900 - CA$136,800•Onsite

About The Position

If you are a highly motivated, collaborative, innovative individual with Finance expertise, is considered a subject matter expert in the design, assessment and/or testing of internal controls and is passionate about delivering innovation and process improvements to our risk and control environment, joining our team could be an ideal opportunity for you. In this role, you will: Lead 1B risk management activities and Finance's compliance with key risk programs (mainly Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience), including operational risk oversight, insights and reporting such as: Testing, quality control / quality assurance or assessing the effectiveness of controls designed and implemented to support the Business risk, control and issuer owners in developing effective processes to sustain and govern control activities; Proactively identifying, connecting the dots and considering interdependencies across risk programs, remediation plans, and controls being designed and implemented; Review of key risk indicators, insights and development of reporting relating to these key risks for Finance; Perform validation to confirm remediation has been implemented and sustained. Prepare closure documentation that is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready Provide expert advice to the Business and stakeholders on program expectations, best practices and effective control considerations for their Finance function. Partner with the other teams and lines of defense (Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Business Continuity and Crisis Management, Operational Resilience, Internal Audit) to oversee the design and effectiveness of controls, monitoring and assessment or testing of compliance to policies. Leverage your expertise in Finance's processes risks and controls to instill an attitude of critical thinking, risk management and understanding the needs of Finance colleagues. Foster an effective, transparent culture of risk awareness, accountability, ethics, integrity, and conduct. Enable proactive, data-driven, risk-based decision making. Explore and deliver innovation and process improvements and build a 'learning' organization through leadership, coaching and mentorship. Build and cultivate an environment of innovation that leads to working smarter and simpler.

Requirements

University degree in business, accounting or other relevant fields
7+ years experience in a risk management & compliance and/or accounting/finance/audit role
Experience in data analytics, dashboarding, as well as visualization and automation tools
Demonstrated ability to influence change through subject matter expertise in risk and controls, build effective and collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners
Proven ability to successfully lead, change, and manage effectively in a matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively assess or test the adequate design and operating effectiveness of controls, including financial reporting controls
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to articulate complex subject matters simply and clearly
Knowledge of the regulatory environment and requirements in which Finance operates (such as SEC, IFRS, OSFI, Securities regulators)
Highly motivated individual with exceptional leadership, planning and project management skills to handle teams with functional diversity, complexity, and multiple points of internal and external contact
Highly motivated to improve processes and leverage data and technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Ability to work with a pool of experts and ensure high levels of service even when the effort crosses organizational boundaries
Thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting and/or relevant designation considered an asset (CPA, CA, CIA)
Public accounting firm experience and/or internal audit experience would be considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Lead 1B risk management activities and Finance's compliance with key risk programs (mainly Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience), including operational risk oversight, insights and reporting
Testing, quality control / quality assurance or assessing the effectiveness of controls designed and implemented to support the Business risk, control and issuer owners in developing effective processes to sustain and govern control activities
Proactively identifying, connecting the dots and considering interdependencies across risk programs, remediation plans, and controls being designed and implemented
Review of key risk indicators, insights and development of reporting relating to these key risks for Finance
Perform validation to confirm remediation has been implemented and sustained. Prepare closure documentation that is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready
Provide expert advice to the Business and stakeholders on program expectations, best practices and effective control considerations for their Finance function
Partner with the other teams and lines of defense (Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Business Continuity and Crisis Management, Operational Resilience, Internal Audit) to oversee the design and effectiveness of controls, monitoring and assessment or testing of compliance to policies
Leverage expertise in Finance's processes risks and controls to instill an attitude of critical thinking, risk management and understanding the needs of Finance colleagues
Foster an effective, transparent culture of risk awareness, accountability, ethics, integrity, and conduct
Enable proactive, data-driven, risk-based decision making
Explore and deliver innovation and process improvements and build a 'learning' organization through leadership, coaching and mentorship
Build and cultivate an environment of innovation that leads to working smarter and simpler