Financial Crime Risk Specialist
The Financial Crime Risk Specialist role develops and maintains TD's AML / ATF / Sanctions / ABAC programs, including frameworks, methodologies, policies, standards, procedures, awareness and specialized training, monitoring, management reporting and / or escalation of issues. This role conducts periodic reviews of customers, including targeted reviews to assess risks. Additionally, this role supports management in the delivery of initiatives related to risk assessment, internal / external exam support, etc.
The FCRM Audit Oversight team oversees engagements with the internal audit teams in the FCRM space. Our remit is to ensure a well-organized, consistent, and effective preparation, organization, and response process related to audit activities. We operate as the central point of coordination for internal audit engagements by facilitating preparation, communication, tracking deliverables, and helping to ensure timely and accurate responses from the business. The team works in close partnership with the FCRM organization and Regulatory Program Management (RPM) team to ensure strong governance, transparency, and readiness across all engagements. We serve as a liaison between the business, compliance legal and oversight functions reducing risk and promoting accountability in how the organization responds to both internal and external reviews.
Depth & Scope :
- Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge / expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas
- Integrates knowledge of the sub-functions 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 work experience7+ years experiencePreferred Skills :
3 years of AML experience including KYC transaction monitoring and governanceExperience in Audit Coordination and Regulatory Exam preferredProven experience in a multi-tasking environmentCustomer Accountabilities :
Leads the development of team procedures and governance processes and advises FCRM stakeholders and teams of changes and enhancements to enterprise FCRM programs and requirements and where they may impact in the organization.Works with FCRM partners and other related groups (such as Compliance, Legal and Risk etc.) to support creation of documentation and reports required by external regulatory bodies and TD internal groupsConducts research, assesses FCRM risks and controls, and otherwise contributes to a specialized team of FCRM compliance professionals, interacting with key stakeholdersProvides governance oversight through management of the policy and training exemption governance and reporting processes to the FCRM Senior Executive Team (and related FCRM Sub-Committees)Prepares summaries, presentations, briefing notes, and any other required documentation to effectively report on the status of the FCRM programRepresents FCRM 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 FCRM advice to business / FCRM partnersInteracts with control functions within the organizationDevelops and delivers training programs for applicable employees across the BankConducts meaningful research, analysis, and assessment of FCRM program activities at the functional level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of enterprise FCRM programsPrepares research, analysis, updates tools and / or supports training activities specific to risk assessmentLeads development of processes, procedures and guidance relevant to own specific FCRM function of expertiseShareholder Accountabilities :
Provides high quality service and advice to key business (FCRM) partners and monitors progress of initiatives, action plans, or similar activitiesProtects 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 FCRM advice to business (FCRM) partnersLeads new or revised product initiatives, advises businesses on FCRM compliance requirements and ensures that those requirements are properly written into requirements for business projectsParticipates in FCRM level projects as needed, to facilitate and oversee changes to FCRM processes, systems, or practicesCoordinates with other FCRM partners and business compliance partners to ensure consistency in the application of FCRM programs and standards across the enterpriseEnsures relevant FCRM programs align with TD corporate philosophy and strategic directionMonitors FCRM industry developments and maintains strong knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impactsProactively 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 risk appetiteParticipates in responding to periodic exams / audits by regulatory bodies and Internal Audit, to determine level of BSA / FCRM 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 ensure 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, provides 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 Occasional