Senior Manager, Governance & Control (US)

TD Bank•Mount Laurel, NJ

1d•$115,440 - $173,160•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Governance & Control oversees and leads a highly complex and diverse governance and control function for an area of significant risk, complexity, or scope. The role involves medium- to long-term planning and an integrated approach with other business governance and control areas, the broader organization, and enterprise control functions. The position sets strategy and operational direction for the function, partners with leadership, and guides practitioners and business stakeholders on governance, risk, and control. It leads regulatory change management, oversight of risk and compliance, cross-functional initiatives, and remediation efforts. The Senior Manager also manages and develops the team, including hiring, goal setting, performance management, coaching, and resource planning.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience.
Deep industry and business knowledge and expertise in risk and control functions.
Advanced knowledge of governance, risk, and control procedures, strategies, and tactics.
Advanced knowledge of the risk management environment, standards, regulations, and mitigation.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends.
Skill in managing budgets and resource allocation.
Skill in mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and reporting techniques.
Skill in using computer applications, including MS Office.
Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program or project activities to ensure completion.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions.
Ability to work successfully as a team member and independently.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of initiatives and projects.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a complex governance and control function for an area of significant risk, complexity, or scope, using medium- to long-term planning.
Provide people-management leadership, including hiring, setting goals, developing staff, managing performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork, and handling disciplinary actions as required.
Manage the overall discipline and strategy for the function, aligning it with enterprise best practices.
Coach, mentor, and guide practitioners, business stakeholders, and executives within the area of expertise.
Partner strategically with leadership, identify emerging trends and operational efficiencies, and collaborate across business and enterprise areas.
Set operational team direction and collaborate with others to execute common goals.
Develop, communicate, and implement a holistic governance and control strategy aligned with the overall business strategy.
Plan and manage activities requiring alignment across multiple areas.
Lead regulatory change management and guide development or integrated implementation of policies, procedures, and changes across business and functional areas.
Ensure administration, control, and compliance activities are complete and accurate, and provide an integrated view of business risks and controls with escalations and decision support as needed.
Forecast program and initiative demand and coordinate portfolio prioritization with key stakeholders.
Communicate with stakeholders and employees to ensure messages are consistent and aligned with business risk strategies and executive direction.
Direct complex enterprise or cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert and participate in solution design, testing, and implementation.
Work with senior management on business plans and optimal use of resources; maintain alignment with corporate and control functions and regulatory requirements.
Identify, mitigate, monitor, report, and escalate risks and regulatory compliance issues in accordance with enterprise policy and guidance.
Ensure business operations comply with applicable requirements, including financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals, and physical control of assets.
Oversee risk-based monitoring of related risks and regulatory compliance, and ensure key controls and processes are effectively managed.
Lead or facilitate action and remediation plans addressing performance, risk, or governance issues.
Maintain a culture of risk management and control aligned with risk appetite and protect organizational interests by escalating non-standard, high-risk transactions or activities.
Lead the team, ensure adherence to enterprise frameworks and methodologies, and keep employees informed about emerging issues, trends, and regulatory requirements.
Set team performance objectives, provide ongoing feedback and reviews, coach and develop employees, and complete performance management activities.
Manage employees in compliance with human resources policies and guidelines; support escalation of business challenges and facilitate change.
Recruit a diverse, qualified workforce and foster a cohesive, fair, and equitable team environment.
Represent the business area and the Bank as a brand ambassador.