VP, Model Governance Framework & Standards, TDS Governance & Control

TD Bank • New York, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

TD Securities (TDS) is seeking an experienced Model Governance professional to support the continued evolution of its Front Office Model Governance framework. Reporting to the Director, TDS Models Governance & Control (G&C), this role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for evaluating the current state of model governance practices at TDS, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and helping design and implement an enhanced target state governance framework aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in model governance, model risk management principles, and model lifecycle oversight, coupled with a working knowledge of pricing and valuation models used within capital markets. The individual will partner closely with other 1st Line of Defense (1LoD) teams (model owners, model developers, etc.), and engage with enterprise functions such as Model Risk Management (MRM), and internal audit to develop and sustain mature governance for front office models. This role is primarily focused on framework design, governance uplift, policy/standards/procedures development, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in model governance, model risk management, model validation, quantitative risk, or related financial services governance functions.
• Demonstrated experience designing and uplifting model governance frameworks.
• Experience drafting governance standards, procedures, policies, and control documentation.
• Experience working with Model Risk Management and Internal Audit functions.
• Strong understanding of model lifecycle governance principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance relating to model risk management.
• Strong understanding of model governance and model risk management concepts.
• Strong understanding of model lifecycle controls.
• Working knowledge of pricing and valuation models (i.e. risk-neutral pricing methods) used within capital markets environments.
• Understanding of model development, implementation, validation, change management, monitoring, and retirement processes.
• Familiarity with governance expectations applicable to model inventories, annual reviews, model changes, implementation governance, and documentation standards.
• Undergraduate degree preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced business understanding and knowledge of risk and control functions
• Advanced knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies & tactics
• Knowledge of 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
• Ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgement 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 strategic direction of the strategic initiatives and projects

Nice To Haves

• Experience within investment banking, capital markets, or broker-dealers.
• Familiarity with SR 11-7/26-2, OSFI E-23, and other regulatory guidance.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations or audit reviews.
• Experience performing governance maturity assessments and target-state design exercises.
• Strong written communication and policy drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing TDS model governance practices against regulatory expectations and industry-leading practices
• Perform current-state versus target-state assessments across the model lifecycle
• Identify governance, oversight, change management, monitoring, and accountability gaps
• Evaluate governance frameworks supporting pricing/valuation, risk, and other model types used within TDS
• Support development of strategic initiatives and governance maturity roadmaps
• Draft policies, procedures, and standards to reflect the enhancements made to TDS governance framework
• Draft control requirements and control procedures for 1st LoD model lifecycle processes
• Assist with training and awareness activities across model lifecycle participants
• Leads and manages a team of professionals for a diverse set of G&C functions in an area of moderate risk, complexity or scope, while growing talent, developing skills and capabilities to achieve career goals, support project/initiative success and achieve business results
• Presents and makes recommendations to senior management and executives
• Ensures an integrated approach with other business areas, broader organization, and enterprise as appropriate
• Coordinates and prioritizes multiple initiatives and manages resource allocation
• Establishes effective relationships with different Stakeholders, Business Sponsors, Executives and LOB
• Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise
• Focuses on medium-term planning and business issues (e.g. 6-12 months)
• Develops, communicates and implements a holistic governance and control strategy for own specific business function in support of and integrated with the overall business strategy
• Manages and plans activities that require alignment across multiple areas
• Leads the implementation of regulatory change management and provides guidance to the team in the development and/or integrated implementation of policies/procedures/changes across multiple business/functional areas
• Leads partnership with management and respective teams for area of specialization with industry, enterprise, and business awareness; recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying issues and opportunities and recommending actions to senior management
• Ensures all administration, control and compliance activities are complete and accurate to meet targets for own area
• Ensures an integrated and aggregated view of all related business risk and control activities across the overall function providing escalations, recommendations, and decision support to leadership
• Forecasts programs/initiatives and demand, and coordinates prioritization of the portfolio/initiatives with key stakeholders
• Provides functional/business level communications to ensure messages to stakeholders and/or employees are consistent, appropriate and aligned to business risk strategies and executive management direction
• Provides direction to complex, wide-ranging enterprise or cross-function/business projects as a SME and participates in designing, testing, and implementation of solutions
• Works closely with senior management to develop business plan, ensuring the optimal use of resources and leverages TD’s operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scale
• Leads interface and relationships with corporate and/or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Assesses/identifies key issues and escalates to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders and business management where required
• Identifies, mitigates and reports on risk issues per enterprise policy/guidance and ensures appropriate escalation processes are followed
• Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional/enterprise initiatives as a SME helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations
• Manages oversight process, risk-based identification and monitoring of related risks and regulatory compliance across the supported functions, while ensuring key controls and processes are effectively managed
• Oversees or leads the facilitation and/or implementation of action/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues
• Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk transactions/activities as necessary
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Responsible for management of the overall team providing both leadership, guidance, and expertise; ensures team adheres to enterprise frameworks and methodologies
• Supports team in staying knowledgeable on emerging issues, trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts to the Bank
• Leads a high-performing team; provides ongoing feedback and performance reviews, coaches and develops employees and ensures performance management activities are undertaken and completed for all employees
• Leads the process of setting performance objectives for the team; tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and/or rewards performance in a timely manner
• Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct
• Supports an environment where team freely escalates business challenges; facilitates change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes
• Recruits for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce to achieve business objectives
• Establishes and fosters a cohesive team; promotes a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourages the team to achieve common goals and objectives
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the Bank

Benefits

• base salary
• variable compensation/incentive awards
• 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
• online learning platform
• variety of mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree