Senior Group Risk Specialist (ATH 4338)

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Department Overview

The Segment Risk Specialist (SRS) team partners with TD Wealth business units and corporate groups to advance the understanding and management of data technology and cyber risk. The successful candidate will provide independent oversight and challenge to the segments first line of defense ensuring risk profiles are properly understood and managed in line with Operational Risk Appetite.

Job Description

The Segment Risk Specialist will collaborate with the 2A Segments team 2A TDRM enterprise and the first line of defense to oversee and challenge the execution of risk management activities and leading practices across data technology and cyber domains. This includes:

• Providing advisory services to executives and business segment leaders.
• Integrating knowledge of enterprise and segment strategy into program design policy formulation and operating standards.
• Anticipating emerging business regulatory and risk trends to recommend improvements.
• Serving as a source of expert advice to senior management and potentially leading teams of specialists.
• Advising on execution strategy and leading development/deployment of functional programs or initiatives.
• Solving unique and ambiguous problems with broad impact.
• Executing 2nd line challenge activities to support the ORM Framework including:
  • Supporting Review and Challenge of PRCSA/RCSA.
  • Providing regular commentary and industry analysis.
  • Leading issues management as issue coordinator or issuer.
  • Ensuring programs/policies/practices are well managed compliant and aligned with business priorities.
  • Reviewing and escalating Segment RAS measure limits & excesses reporting to Segment CRO and Senior Management.
  • Conducting technology and cyber scenario analysis.
  • Challenging design and operating effectiveness testing performed by the first line.
  • Reviewing/challenging technology and data related Risk Acceptances.
  • Overseeing Key Risk Indicators (KRI) Segment Deep Dives and Target Reviews.
  • Partnering with segment ORM lead in reviewing Change Risk Assessments or New Business Product Approvals for new business activity involving technology and data risks.
  • Supporting other areas as appropriate for data technology and cyber risk management.
• Effectively communicating risk management practices and assessment results to executive and senior management.
• Influencing risk-based remediation.
• Maintaining high levels of integrity motivation and morale as a positive team player.
• Quality writing and maintaining enforceable technology policies with must statements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a recognized university or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience within the Financial Services industry (1st/2nd line in data risk data management/governance technology & control function or internal audit).
• At least 3 years in Operational Risk Management (2nd line ORM) for data; at least 5 years or technology/cyber.
• Experience engaging with SMEs across data governance retention quality data impact assessments (DIA) incident management change/problem management and technical control standards.
• Understanding of regulatory and controls requirements: B-13 E-21 PCI FFIEC SOX HIPAA BCBS239 OCC 1042 OSFI B-10/B-13/E-21 GLBA 501(b) COBIT ISO 27001/22301 NIST.
• Ability to work in ambiguity and adapt to a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Superior influencing collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience assessing risk challenging the status quo and breaking silos.
• Strong analytical skills including risk data and comparative analysis.
• Experience and/or interest in capital markets/trading is an asset.
• Understanding of:
  • Risk management frameworks and methodologies.
  • Data management frameworks operations processes controls and tools.
  • Data governance controls and processes.
  • Cybersecurity frameworks operations processes controls and tools.
  • Technology operations and processes.
  • Infrastructure and application security domains.
  • Change & Configuration Management.
  • Technology Resilience (HA DR RTO/RPO backup immutability).
  • IT Asset Management & Lifecycle Governance.
  • Logging Monitoring and Observability Tools.
  • Trend & Root Cause Analysis.
  • Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) Logic.
  • Cloud service provider management.
  • Audit & Regulatory Engagement preparing management responses and evidencing control coverage.

Education & Accreditation

• Successful completion of all three levels of TD Operational Risk Management certification within 12 months of start date (courses available internally).
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or Risk Management is an asset.
• Preferred accreditations: DCAM CISSP CISM CISA CDPSE AAIA CRISC or similar.

Inclusiveness

At TD we are committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to the Bank those we serve and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary variable compensation and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits savings and retirement programs paid time off banking benefits and discounts career development and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations requirements.

Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career development and performance conversations with your manager as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if youd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms captioning for virtual interviews etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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