Senior Group Risk Specialist- 2LOD Risk Mgmt (US)

TD•New York, NY

5d•$124,280 - $186,160•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Group Risk Specialist provides comprehensive risk management expertise to business leaders, leading and supporting implementation of risk frameworks and related management activities to mitigate enterprise-wide or business-wide risk exposures. The role may provide oversight, commentary, and recommendations informed by overall strategy and industry best practices. This is a senior expert position requiring significant depth or breadth in a complex field and knowledge of related areas. The specialist advises executives and business segment leaders, helps shape programs, policies, and operating standards, anticipates emerging business and regulatory risks, and recommends improvements. The role may lead teams of specialists, direct functional programs or initiatives, resolve ambiguous and complex problems with broad impact, and influence functional direction and resource allocation. The position leads or supports risk standards, policies, processes, analysis, reporting, escalation, and remediation across operational and other major risk categories. It works closely with business leaders and stakeholders, provides independent challenge and expert advice, and supports compliance with enterprise and regulatory requirements. The role also provides thought leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams and business functions.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or technical certificate and/or 10+ years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of risk management governance, programs, policies, practices, operating frameworks, and reporting for the supported business or discipline.
Knowledge of the risk management environment, standards, regulations, and mitigation.
Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends.
Ability to contribute to the function’s strategic direction and advise senior leadership.
Skill in mentoring and coaching.
Skill in advanced analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and specialized reporting techniques.
Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program or project activities to ensure initiatives are completed.
Ability to influence and achieve results through negotiation, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Skill in using computer applications, including MS Office.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships across teams and functions.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and/or implementation of standards, policies, and processes to identify, report, and mitigate operational or other major business risks.
Analyze potential risks, escalate key risks for appropriate review, and present findings and action plans to business executives.
Establish ongoing analysis and reporting on operational and other applicable risk categories, and review findings and mitigation plans with business leaders.
Coordinate or guide core operational risk disciplines, including Risk & Control Self-Assessment, Business Continuity Management, Outsourcing & Vendor Management, and regulatory compliance.
Support enterprise-wide operational risk escalation, review and approval processes, data management, policies, and risk assessment processes.
Direct the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators and facilitate communication and resolution of risk issues across business segments.
Provide support or oversight for ancillary operational risk areas and other major risk areas as applicable.
Provide guidance on monitoring and reporting compliance, management, and strategic initiatives.
Provide commentary and expert advice on the development, maintenance, and oversight of policies, procedures, and practices.
Ensure programs, policies, and practices are effectively managed, meet business needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with business priorities.
Participate as a subject matter expert in cross-functional and enterprise initiatives, helping identify risks and provide guidance on complex situations.
Conduct research and analysis, draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess program effectiveness, and support presentations and communications to management or broader audiences.
Monitor service, productivity, and efficiency; implement continuous process and performance improvements.
Lead or facilitate remediation actions to address performance, risk, or governance issues.
Maintain relationships across business lines and oversight functions, and assess the impact of emerging issues, trends, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of risk management and control aligned with risk appetite.
Provide thought leadership, share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and support team development and collaboration.
Keep stakeholders informed about project progress and relevant day-to-day information.
Contribute to a diverse, fair, positive, and equitable work environment and act as a brand ambassador for the business area and bank.