Group Manager, Specialized Finance

Description

The Group Manager, Specialized Finance manages a team of Specialized Finance Analysts and related processes and activities for a specialized area, operational unit, centre of expertise or finance discipline.

Depth & Scope :

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any / all disciplinary actions, as required
• Leads and manages a team of professionals and overall operation of a diverse group 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
• Ability to present and make 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 support and contributes to the overall discipline and strategy for respective areas
• Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise
• Deep knowledge and understanding of businesses / technology, and organizational practices / disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of external competition, industry and / or market trends in relation to own function / business
• Focus on short to medium-term issues (e.g. 6-12 months)

Education & Experience :

• Undergraduate degree and / or
• 7+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Accounting or financial designation preferred
• Preferred People Management experience or other equivalent leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge or experience with loan accounting and reporting
• Knowledge of Allowance, Loan and Lease Loss and Delinquency reporting
• Knowledge of CECL reporting

Customer Accountabilities :

• Develops and maintains good relationships with key business / finance partners and other stakeholders and effectively communicates relevant / meaningful recommendations on a range of specialized finance management issues or related operational processes
• Liaises and effectively interacts with internal / external auditors / regulators where applicable and ensures appropriate action is taken where required
• Acts as subject matter expert for own area and provides guidance / advice and recommendations to support dealings with internal / external partners
• Contributes to the analysis, due diligence and execution of potential business restructuring, acquisitions, joint ventures and / or divestitures within own area of responsibility and ensures appropriate Finance areas are involved where necessary
• Develops and / or assesses significant business cases / new initiatives applying expertise and ensuring criteria for own area are met (e.

g., taxation, accounting practices, forecasted rates of return, evaluate outcomes, test assumptions, interface with others for appropriate input, identify benchmarks)

Manages / coordinates client requests for finance support and / or reports, ensuring that solutions balance and address business partner needs with overall Finance capabilities.

Participates on internal / external committees as appropriate to provide advice / counsel to business / finance partners and / or represent TD's interests

Shareholder Accountabilities :

• Ensures team adheres to enterprise frameworks and methodologies related to overall business management activities
• Leads relationships with corporate and / or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and / or regulatory requirements
• Supports team in staying knowledgeable on emerging issues, trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts to the Bank
• 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 internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Leads relationships with business lines / corporate and / or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and / or regulatory requirements
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Protects the interests of the organization identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary
• 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
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee / Team Accountabilities :

• Cultivates and models the Colleague Promise to support colleague growth, and a culture of care; makes an impact at work and in our communities by leading with authenticity and supporting well being to represent TD's brand
• Connects the alignment of colleague's contributions with the TD Shared Commitments
• Builds and retains an engaged and diverse team where every colleague and customer are valued, respected, and listened to;

committed to a common goal and collaborate to move with speed and get things done

• Demonstrates inclusive leadership by taking meaningful action with intention to support colleagues and customers across all dimensions of diversity, including those from underrepresented communities, being actively anti-racist, attracting and retaining diverse slate of candidates, nurturing mutual respect, inclusivity of thought and collaboration to drive successful results
• Recruits, identifies strong talent and develops a diverse talent pipeline of qualified workforce to innovate and maximize individual strengths to lead to a better business outcome
• Enables colleague growth by encouraging colleague development to achieve career and business objectives; ensuring timely motivating appreciation and recognition to all colleagues
• Enables a continuous learning culture by proactively seeking, listening to and actioning feedback from peers and from colleague listening opportunities to continuously improve the colleague experience and grow your personal leadership
• Models sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensures timely management and escalation of issues, and leads collaboration with other functions and teams
• Leads your team through change and creates an environment where teams feel psychologically safe to challenge current practices by modeling resiliency and flexibility, providing direction on changing priorities and empowering colleagues to drive innovation
• Enables a high-performance culture by setting team targets and objectives, facilitating on-going and proactive feedback / coaching and conducting Quarterly Check-Ins for all colleagues to drive accountability and business results
• Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct

Physical Requirements :

Never : 0%; Occasional : 1-33%; Frequent : 34-66%; Continuous : 67-100%

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting / Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting / Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are :

TD is one of the world's 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 95,000 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 you’ve 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, we’re 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 base salary and variable compensation / incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and / or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as 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, and reward and recognition.

Additional Information :

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll 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 we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll 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

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at .

Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.