Sr Business Mgmt Specialist (US) - Corporate Office Compliance

TD•Portland, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At TD Bank US Compliance, the mission is to build a more resilient and scalable compliance risk management function. As part of this team, you will play a key role in reshaping compliance structures and processes, driving innovation at every level, and making a tangible impact in day-to-day operations and in the design of a future-focused compliance program. This role is about creating a culture of compliance that will cascade throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting while building a new compliance structure that aligns with the bank’s size, complexity, and risk profile. This role requires a strategic, tactical, collaborative, and creative approach, managing day-to-day operations while helping design and implement a forward-thinking compliance program. Beyond technical expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset is sought—someone who can "roll up their sleeves," takes initiative, and anticipates needs. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to excel in a dynamic, evolving landscape are essential as the US Compliance team redefines the bank's compliance program and structure. The right candidate seeks an intellectual challenge, desires to learn, and is committed to building something impactful from the ground up, with the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the bank while collaborating with a team dedicated to setting new industry standards. The Sr Business Mgmt Specialist leads a significant business management function and/or strategy planning, oversight, control or governance activities for highly complex / high risk / transformational (change the bank) / strategic initiatives, liaises across the organization and primarily interfaces with executive and/or functional stakeholders. This role is generally accountable for a significant business management area that typically has enterprise-wide impact or accountability, acting as an enterprise or functional expert requiring broad managerial and deep specialized knowledge at the enterprise, business, regulatory and industry levels. The specialist undertakes and completes a variety of complex initiatives requiring seasoned specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross-functional processes, typically dealing with senior/executive management and focusing on longer-range planning for the functional area (e.g., 12 months or greater). The role may also involve managing and prioritizing multiple projects at a given time.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree
10+ years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Excel Proficiency: Comfortable with pivot tables and understanding data flow to extract meaningful insights for leadership. Not necessarily a data analyst level, but skilled enough to interpret data.
PowerPoint proficiency: Ability to create polished, executive-ready presentations (storyline, slide design, charts/visuals) and tailor materials for senior leadership and governance forums.
Compliance, operational risk, and/or regulatory background, with familiarity navigating governance, control frameworks, and oversight expectations in a regulated environment.
Business management in a compliance and/or risk management function, including operating rhythm, prioritization, and execution support for leadership.
Experience building and maintaining management reporting, translating data into clear, decision-ready insights.
Program/project management skills delivering cross-functional initiatives (requirements, timelines, RAID logs, stakeholder alignment)
Strong documentation discipline and writing skills, including ability to draft clear procedures, summaries, and materials suitable for senior leaders and oversight audiences.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the strategic direction of the business management function and play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies in support of the overall business strategy
Plans, leads / manages and/or oversees a diverse set of work activities requiring alignment across multiple areas
Leads / manages the integrated implementation of policies / processes / procedures / changes in across multiple functional areas
Provides direction and/or input to complex, wide ranging enterprise or cross-function / business projects/initiatives as a subject matter expert and where necessary participates in identifying, designing and testing solutions and supporting the implementation
Facilitates key discussions and provides thought leadership to executive audience (output is roadmap and/or strategic plan/ deliverables/frameworks/ short to long term goals etc.)
Leads partner to management / leadership and respective teams for area of specialization with industry, external and internal, enterprise and business awareness; recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying issues and opportunities and recommending action to senior management
Works effectively with multiple teams across a broad spectrum of initiatives and functional domains, influencing others as needed
Adheres to enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to business management activities for own area
Actively manages relationships with corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
Assesses / identifies key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure an in alignment with risk appetite
Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals, and physical control of assets).
Participates in cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
Leads relevant governance meetings or committees and related deliverables / outcomes
Leads / facilitates and/or implements action/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues
Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise
Supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
Works effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services
Participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

Benefits

base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan)
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
regular development conversations
training programs
competitive benefits plan
access to an online learning platform
variety of mentoring programs