KYC Specialist
The KYC Specialist develops and maintains TD's KYC programs, including frameworks, methodologies, procedures, awareness and monitoring, management reporting and / or escalation of issues.
This role conducts periodic and event driven KYC due diligence reviews of customers, including targeted reviews as per KYC Ops Policy to assess risks as needed.
Depth & Scope :
- Performs more advanced, complicated, or high visibility job functions aligned with policies, standards, procedures, and job aids
- Works with senior management on highly complex, confidential, or high visibility projects
- Ensures that work products are fit for purpose and audit / regulator ready
- Suggests process improvements to drive better results from efficiency, accuracy, or quality of work product
- Leads initiatives to help bring these improvements to fruition. Works with senior management to ensure that special projects are brought to fruition
- Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge / expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas
- Integrates knowledge of the sub-function's overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations
- Interprets internal / external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes, or services
- Acts as a technical expert / lead integrating cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty
- Leads cross-functional teams or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and / or complexity
- Independently manages end-to-end functional programs
- Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions
- Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions
- Impacts the achievement of sub-function or business line objectives within the area they are accountable for
- Work is guided by policies and industry standards / methods
- Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders
- Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise
Education & Experience :
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent professional work experience6+ Direct experience in financial services or similar industries including fraud, know your customer, anti-money laundering, sanctions screening, or similar roles for new joiners. (or)10+ years' experience in an unrelated role involving information fluency, investigation, research, or financial services broadly but not specifically KYC or AML. (or)Or for an internal candidate proven track record of excellence through metrics or manager discretionPreferred Experience :
Responsible for leading training session of 50+ employeesCustomer Accountabilities :
Leads development of team procedures and governance processes and advises teams of changes and enhancements to enterprise KYC Ops programs and requirements and where they may impact in the organization and how this may impact the line of businessWorks with FCRM partners and other related groups to support creation of documentation and reports required by external regulatory bodies and TD internal groupsAssesses risks and controls for KYC Ops, and otherwise contributes to the KYC Ops team interacting with key stakeholders including the Line of businessesProvides governance oversight through management of the training exemption governance and reporting processes to the KYC Ops Team Prepare summaries, presentations, briefing notes, and any other required documentation to effectively report on the status of the KYC Ops programRepresents KYC Ops as a specialist on internal or external committees as well as on enterprise-wide Regulatory Change Management initiatives, as requiredDelivers relevant subject matter expertise and AML advice to business / GAML partnersInteracts with control functions within the organizationConducts meaningful research, analysis, and assessment of KYC Ops program activities at the functional level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of KYC Ops programsPrepares research, analysis, update tools and / or support training activities specific to risk assessmentCreates, maintains, and improves process maps and reports. Serves as a subject matter expert for specific processes within the overall KYC programSupports management in delivery of initiatives related to risk assessment, internal / external exam support, etc.Shareholder Accountabilities :
Provides high quality service and advice to key business partners and monitor progress of initiatives, action plans, or similar activities as requiredProtects the interests of the organization identifies and manages risks and ensures the prompt and thorough resolution of escalated non-standard, high-risk issuesDelivers relevant subject matter expertise and advice to business partnersLeads new or revised product initiatives, advise businesses on KYC Ops requirements, and ensures that those requirements are properly written into requirements for business projectsParticipates in KYC Ops level projects as needed, to facilitate and oversee changes to processes, systems, or practicesCoordinate with other partners and business partners to ensure consistency in the application of KYC Ops programs and standards across the enterpriseEnsures relevant KYC Ops programs align with TD corporate philosophy, strategic direction, and TD's risk appetiteProactively identifies key business opportunities, researches, and recommends enhancements / modifications, develops strategies to achieve recommendationsLeads relationships with business lines / corporate and / or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and / or regulatory requirementsLeads or contributes to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situationsComplies with applicable internal and external audit and regulatory requirements and may actively provide support during Audit and Regulatory Reviews, providing recommendations and guidance as requiredMaintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with the bank's risk appetiteParticipates in responding to periodic exams / audits by regulatory bodies and Internal Audit, to determine level of complianceEmployee / Team Accountabilities :
Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interestProvides thought leadership and / or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unitShares knowledge of the business, related tools, and techniquesLeads or participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own teamKeeps others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activitiesContributes to the success of the team by assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities, providing coaching and / or guidance as appropriate.Contributes to a fair, positive, and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforceActs as a brand champion for the function and the bank, both internally and / or externallyPhysical Requirements :
Never : 0%; Occasional : 1-33%; Frequent : 34-66%; Continuous : 67-100%
Domestic Travel OccasionalInternational Travel NeverPerforming sedentary work ContinuousPerforming multiple tasks ContinuousOperating standard office equipment - ContinuousResponding quickly to sounds OccasionalSitting ContinuousStanding OccasionalWalking OccasionalMoving safely in confined spaces OccasionalLifting / Carrying (under 25 lbs.) OccasionalLifting / Carrying (over 25 lbs.) NeverSquatting OccasionalBending OccasionalKneeling NeverCrawling NeverClimbing NeverReaching overhead NeverReaching forward OccasionalPushing NeverPulling NeverTwisting NeverConcentrating for long periods of time