Senior Financial Crime Risk Analyst - Sanctions (5250)

TD•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$81,600 - CA$115,200•Onsite

About The Position

TD is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Risk Analyst specializing in Sanctions. This role involves developing and implementing sanctions compliance procedures, analyzing changes to enterprise sanctions programs, and advising stakeholders. The analyst will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams, lead research on sanctions risks and controls, and provide governance oversight for sanctions policy and training exemptions. The position requires preparing summaries and presentations for senior management, delivering subject matter expertise, and developing sanctions training programs. The role also involves conducting research and analysis to assess the effectiveness of sanctions programs, preparing documentation for risk assessments, and contributing to the development of sanctions compliance processes and guidance.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree
Advanced degree, professional accreditation, and/or 5+ years relevant industry experience
Advanced technical and regulatory knowledge of global sanctions regimes and screening systems for discipline supported.

Responsibilities

Develop & implement team procedures and governance processes for sanctions compliance.
Analyze and advise stakeholders and teams of changes and enhancements to enterprise sanctions programs and requirements, including their impact across the organization.
Collaborate with & influence partners and senior stakeholders in related groups (such as Compliance, Legal, and Risk) to support the creation of documentation and reports required by external regulatory bodies and TD internal groups for sanctions compliance.
Lead research and assessment of sanctions risks and controls, and contribute to a specialized team of sanctions compliance professionals, interacting with key stakeholders.
Provide governance oversight through management of sanctions policy and training exemption governance and reporting processes to the Senior Executive Team and related sub-committees.
Provide strategic guidance to team members in the use of issues and events systems for tracking and reporting sanctions-related matters.
Prepare summaries, presentations, briefing notes, and other documentation to effectively report on the status of the sanctions compliance program.
Deliver relevant subject matter expertise and sanctions compliance advice to business partners.
Interact with control functions within the organization to ensure effective sanctions oversight.
Develop and deliver sanctions training programs for applicable employees across the Bank.
Conduct meaningful research, analysis, and assessment of sanctions program activities at the functional level, using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and assess the effectiveness of enterprise sanctions programs.
Prepare research, analysis, update tools, and support training activities specific to sanctions risk assessment.
Contribute to the development of processes, procedures, and guidance relevant to sanctions compliance.
Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity.
Provide high quality service and advice to key business (FCRM) partners and monitor progress of initiatives, action plans, or similar activities.
Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and ensure the prompt and thorough resolution of escalated non-standard, high-risk issues.
Deliver relevant subject matter expertise and FCRM advice to business (FCRM) partners.
Participate as assigned in new or revised product initiatives, advise businesses on FCRM compliance requirements and ensure that those requirements are properly written into requirements for business projects.
Participate in FCRM level projects as needed, to facilitate and oversee changes to FCRM processes, systems, or practices.
Coordinate with other FCRM partners and business compliance partners to ensure consistency in the application of FCRM programs and standards across the enterprise.
Ensure relevant FCRM programs align with TD corporate philosophy and strategic direction.
Monitor FCRM industry developments and maintain strong knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts.
Contribute to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert helping to identify risk/ provide guidance for complex situations.
Comply with applicable internal and external audit and regulatory requirements and may actively provide support during Audit and Regulatory Reviews, providing recommendations and guidance as required.
Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.
Participate in responding to periodic exams/audits by regulatory bodies and Internal Audit, to determine level of BSA/FCRM compliance.
Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest.
Share industry knowledge for own area of expertise and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and function.
Grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques.
Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team.
Keep others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities.
Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities, providing guidance as appropriate.
Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce.
Act as a brand champion for the function and the bank, both internally and/or externally.
Work independently as the senior analyst / subject matter expert in sanctions compliance, and coach and educate others on regulatory requirements and best practices.
Oversee and/or independently perform end-to-end sanctions screening and escalation processes, ensuring adherence to global standards.
Apply expert knowledge of sanctions regulations, business operations, products, services, and operating standards to drive unit or team performance and mitigate risk.
Execute on more complex and/or non-standard sanctions-related requests, including high-risk reviews and regulatory reporting.
Research and investigate a range of sanctions alerts, operational issues, and process gaps, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.
Recommend and implement solutions within own area of responsibility to strengthen sanctions controls and governance frameworks.
Coordinate and integrate work with other areas such as AML, FCRM, and Legal as needed to ensure holistic risk management.
Provide advanced analysis and/or specialized reporting on sanctions metrics, trends, and regulatory adherence to support business partners and centres of expertise.
Manage high complexity in operational, reporting, and process analysis functions with a medium to longer-term focus on sanctions compliance enhancements.
Represent the group as the lead or subject matter expert on sanctions-related projects, regulatory initiatives, and cross-border governance meetings.