Manager, Product Control (US)

TD Bank•New York, NY

About The Position

The Product Control Team within Controller & Chief Accountants in Finance supports TD Securities by providing end-to-end accountability for complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting processes and controls. Product Control is the primary point of contact for P&L, Balance Sheet, Attribution, Independent Pricing Verification, and Valuation Adjustments reporting and initiatives, covering a range of TD Securities business lines. The Manager covering Commodities oversees a specialized team and financial controls related to product control functions. The role serves as a financial guardian of TD Securities sales and trading activities, independently validates trading portfolio values, and provides reliable financial information to business managers and stakeholders. The Manager partners with trading, business, technology, finance, and infrastructure teams to support accurate reporting, evaluate and integrate new products and businesses, manage risk, and align business and enterprise financial goals. The role also leads team development, process and technology improvements, and responses to emerging trends and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Extensive experience in valuations or controllership for commodities, metals, or energy.
Previous people management experience, proven leadership skills, and a passion for coaching and development.
In-depth knowledge and experience in capital markets, financial derivatives, valuations, accounting, and control practices.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams toward progressive change and a broader vision.
Ability to keep abreast of emerging issues, industry trends, new technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts.
Ability to build strong working relationships with business partners, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels.
Strong understanding of capital markets and the regulatory environment.
Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.
7+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Pursuit or completion of a professional accreditation such as CPA, CFA, or MBA.

Responsibilities

Oversee and/or manage a specialized team supporting product control functions for TD Securities.
Ensure strong financial controls and efficient processes for P&L, Attribution, Balance Sheet, Independent Pricing Verification, and Valuation Adjustment processes.
Lead a high-performing team to meet business and operational objectives, maintain effective practices, and deliver quality service.
Develop team expertise to align with business and enterprise demands; assess capabilities and enhance the value delivered.
Review and approve work within the area of specialized support and maintain appropriate oversight.
Act as a business product control function and financial guardian of TD Securities sales and trading activities.
Ensure independent validation of the value of trading portfolios and books.
Monitor emerging issues, trends, and regulatory requirements and assess their potential impacts.
Oversee research, development, and implementation of new processes, technologies, and operating models.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners to deliver optimal customer service.
Serve as subject matter expert and primary escalation point for the area, providing guidance, advice, and recommendations.
Protect organizational interests by identifying and managing risks and escalating non-standard or high-risk transactions and activities.
Work with businesses and new business product groups to evaluate and integrate new products and businesses and establish appropriate controls for financial records.
Provide reliable and meaningful financial information to business managers, external stakeholders, and relevant internal stakeholders.
Work with trading desks, trade support, syndicate accounting, technology, financial control, and other infrastructure areas to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
Partner with and support the business in developing business, financial, operational, and strategic plans.
Ensure alignment between business and enterprise financial goals and thresholds.

Benefits

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
Reward and recognition
Training programs
Online learning platform
Mentoring programs
Variable compensation/incentive awards, potentially including cash and/or equity awards