Business Process Manager II (US) - SOX Controls - Commercial Lending Operations & Servicing

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Job Description:

The Business Process Manager position is within the CLOS (Commercial Lending Operations & Services) organization, manages a full sweet of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2022) controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and provides support to ensure controls are tested and audited on a annual basis.

Duties of this position will be to understand all critical data elements (CDEs) generated by CLOS and the inventory of SOX controls that we use to manage them, determine any gaps or opportunities to improve our existing control environment, and drive those changes in partnership with process owners, 1B, and our internal and external audit partners. Also accountable for attending walkthroughs, coordinating issue remediation related to SOX, performing control validation activities and representing CLOS through the EOY SOX audit.

The Business Process Manager II uses bank operations knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to partner with the business lines he/she supports. Analyzes current business processes and procedures to identify opportunities for process improvement, increase operational efficiency, provide business line project support, develop and maintain metrics/service level reporting and serve as a subject matter expert for assigned units.

Depth & Scope:

• Facilitates the documentation of all processes and controls
• Serves as the subject matter expert on all of the units functions and processes
• Defines, designs, and supports process improvement initiatives across multifunctional areas and ensures alignment with the overall organizational strategy
• Leverages and partners with IT, Ops Innovation and Excellence, Risk Management and other teams to drive and deliver improvements to the processes
• Challenges existing processes and makes change recommendations as necessary
• Identifies points of process risks or potential failure and makes recommendations to control risk, follow process through to completion
• Ensures alignment with customer expectations to deliver a WOW! experience
• Partners with unit managers to provide support as needed
• Manages the technology change control process as needed
• Works on, and occasionally lead, special projects as needed
• Responsible for 3 6 processes of medium to high complexity
• Understands and contribute to the achievement of business strategy, goals and objectives
• Identifies and recommends process improvements and/or automation opportunities to enhance the productivity and operational efficiency of the business
• Gathers, prioritizes and explains user requirements to support project activities, process improvements, systems development, etc.
• Serves as a consultant, providing advice, business expertise, and recommendations on business and/or operational processes
• Prioritizes and manage own workload, and possibly the workload of others, in order to deliver quality results and meet pre-determined timelines
• Represents the business and provide coordination within the business, with external service providers and other areas within the bank, on high risk/impact, major projects, and/or operational processes
• Uses project management software / tools and applicable templates to prepare documentation, track, monitor and report information, and maintain database(s) as applicable
• Ensures accuracy in preparing and promptly completing all required supporting documentation for assigned projects/tasks (i.e., reports, change requests, presentations, invoices, correspondence/communications, tables, charts, files, etc.)
• Identifies, takes ownership and/or assists with resolution of issues as they arise, or escalation of issues as appropriate
• Participates as a member of the team in executing assigned deliverables within specified parameters
• Keeps business leaders and other team members informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects, and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Supports the project team and the business by continuously developing knowledge in own area
• Leads and manages a team of direct reports, ensuring continuous development of the team through ongoing coaching and feedback

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree
• 7+ years bank operations experience
• Strong PC skills including but not limited to Microsoft Suite software
• Aptitude and training in Lean, Six Sigma and AOM with goal of getting some level of certification and expertise
• Skilled in research, analysis, problem solving, metrics and reporting
• Ability to identify process gaps and weaknesses
• Strong interpersonal and influence skills to enable change without direct control
• Ability to prepare and present findings and recommendations in a methodical manner
• Skilled in time management and driving tasks to completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Ability to consult on the largest and most complex projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial banking operations experience
• Control experience required
• Experience managing SOX / controls
• Audit experience
• Attention to detail
• Ability to make independent assessment
• Demonstrate the ability to professionally assert boundaries, maintain composure under pressure, and remain steadfast in decision-making
• Work closely with others
• Understands controls / risks / SOX
• Process engineering skills preferred

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

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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 USWAPTDO@td.com. 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.