Technology Director: IT Business Management & Governance (US)

TD Bank•Mount Laurel, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Director Business Management & Governance (US) provides a comprehensive and diverse range of risk management expertise to business leaders, leads and supports the implementation of appropriate risk frameworks and drives related management activities to mitigate risk exposures for key business segments of the Bank or functional areas. May provide oversight and recommendations based on overall strategy and industry best practices.

Requirements

4 Year Degree or equivalent experience preferred
10+ Years of related experience in Risk Mgt, including proven Issues Remediation experience
Project Management and/or similar experience required
Working knowledge of project management and/or audit examination principles, processes and procedures required
Employee development skills and experience required
PC Skills/Experience (MS Office Suite, Visio, MS Project) required

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of risk management governance, programs, policies, practices, operating frameworks & reporting for business supported and/or area of discipline to deliver objective guidance and independent challenge on initiatives.
Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigation
Knowledge of US banking regulatory environment including Heightened Standards, GLBA and FFIEC Handbooks
Professional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA
Knowledge of industry frameworks such as NIST CSF and COBIT
Strong analytical, communication and executive presentation skills
Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadership
Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives
Ability to make an impact, influence, and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

Coordinates and/or guides activities relating to core operational risk disciplines/programs including, Risk & Control Self-Assessment, Business Continuity Management, Outsourcing & Vendor Management, Regulatory Compliance (e.g. CDIC, AML, Privacy, IDA, CBA, SOX, Basel etc.)
Supports enterprise-wide operational risk escalation, review and approval processes, data management, policies and risk assessment processes
Directs the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators and facilitate communication and resolution of risk issues among other business segments where applicable
Leads the development and/or implementation of specific standards, policies and/or processes that identify, report on and mitigate operational risk exposures within the business
Proactively analyzes potential risks and ensures escalation of key risks to appropriate areas and action plans to mitigate and manage these risks
Establishes and provides on-going analysis and reporting on technology risk and/or other major risk categories as applicable to business or functional area, and reviews findings and action plans with business leaders to mitigate and manage key issues
Participates in cross-functional/enterprise/initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations
Manages relationships with multiple Business Lines within Risk Management
Provides specialized Subject Matter Expertise to Business Lines on audit principles and processes and provides guidance in preparing for reviews/examinations, responding to inquiries, developing remediation actions plans and coordinating follow-up activities
Works with Risk Leaders to develop appropriate remediation responses and actively track/monitor status to ensure all items are addressed in a timely, high quality, sustainable and auditable manner
Ongoing controls reporting (i.e. Control Dashboards/Quality Assurance testing)
Contributes to project management process and deliverables for assigned projects
Assists with development of proactive strategies, tactics and programs to implement controls and effectively manage regulatory and governance issues
Assists with strategic initiatives related to Risk Management and/or Governance and Control issues (Process Mapping, Self Assessments, Road-to-Strong Initiatives, etc.)
Assesses overall significant risks and the effectiveness of governance and control programs, recommending changes to management/leaders
Oversees strategic initiatives related to Risk Management and/or Governance and Control issues
Provides accurate, organized and efficient operational support by collecting and tracking data, creating and maintaining files to ensure effective operations
Interacts frequently with Senior and Executive Management in Leadership events and/or Challenge Panel presentations
Manages projects or tasks that are often complex and multi-faceted, including scheduling/delegating activities and prioritizing accountabilities, projects and tasks to ensure proper resourcing and to meet established deadlines
Works well independently and in team environment
Exhibits strong decision-making abilities and follow-through on assigned tasks
Possesses high level analytical skills and the ability to think strategically as well as tactically
Exhibits excellent communication and presentation skills
Exhibits excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to mediate difficult situations and influence outcomes in a respectful, professional and effective manner
Represents Risk Management on internal/external committees where appropriate
Assists in monitoring overall control environment by preparing Management Self Assessments and supporting reports
Maintains confidentiality of data/materials/information received in course of discharging duties
Exhibits willingness to travel to manage team members and/or Business Line contacts throughout the company footprint
Consistently exhibits professionalism and sound judgment