Risk Manager I

Company: TD Bank
Location: Wilmington, DE

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About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit http://www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit http://www.td.com.

Department Overview

The Group Risk Specialist provides a comprehensive and diverse range of risk management expertise to business leaders. Leads and supports the implementation of appropriate risk frameworks and leading related management activities to mitigate enterprise and/or business-wide risk exposures for key business segment of the Bank or functional area. May provide oversight, commentary, and recommendations based on overall strategy and industry best practices.

Job Description

Depth & Scope:

Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge/expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas
Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’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; may manage team(s) of related specialists
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

Job Requirements

  • Must be eligible for employment under regulatory standards applicable to the position.
  • Education & Experience:

    Undergraduate degree or technical certificate and/or
    7+ years relevant experience
    Advanced knowledge of risk management governance, programs, policies, practices, operating frameworks & reporting for business supported and/or area of discipline
    Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigation
    Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
    Ability to establish goals and objectives which support the strategic plan
    Ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives
    Skill in mentoring and coaching
    Advanced skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
    Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
    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 handle confidential information with discretion