Data Steward III (US)

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Job Description:

The Data Steward III is a top data governance expert and provides leadership and deep data expertise in the conducting of a broad range and/or complex set of data governance initiatives / activities. The role provides oversight and challenge of data-related activities and primarily interfaces with executive and/or functional stakeholders, including LOB First Line of Defense roles and other control partners.  Appointed as a Data Steward for their business.  The role also plays a key role in developing the business' data strategy.

This is a Remote career opportunity, however, frequent moments that matter are done either once a month or once a quarter at any of the following two locations:

• Mount Laurel, New Jersey
• Lewiston, Maine

Schedule:

Monday- Friday

8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Depth & Scope:

• Partners closely with Technology and other SMEs to drive the successful implementation of the LOB's Data Strategy for medium to high complexity data environments / initiatives
• Accountable for the delivery of activities within the LOB Data Strategy
• Recognized as top level expert within the company and requires significant in-depth and / or breadth of expertise in their in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas
• Senior specialist providing advisory services to executives, business segment leaders and governs the requirements for own work
• Integrates knowledge of the enterprise function’s or business segment’s overarching strategy in leading program design, policy formulation or operating standards within one or more areas of expertise
• Anticipates emerging business trends and regulatory / risk issues as a basis for recommending large-scale product, technical, functional or operations improvements
• Serves as a source of expert advice to senior management in field of specialty; may lead team(s) of related specialists/experts
• Advises on execution strategy and leads the development and deployment of functional programs or initiatives within their own field or across multiple specialties
• Solves unique and ambiguous problems with broad impact; typically oversees standards, controls and operating methods that have significant financial and operational impact within the context of their own field
• Requires innovative thinking to develop new solutions
• Impacts the technical or functional direction and resource allocation of part of an enterprise function or business segment
• Works within general policies and industry guidelines
• Engages stakeholders to take action; serves as a source of expert advice, influences change; frames information in a broader organizational context
• Provides leadership guidance, makes recommendations and collaborates with business to ensure solutions meets the business needs on a complex project or program
• Identifies and leads problem resolution for project/program complex requirements related issues at all levels
• Identifies, measures and monitors current and emerging data related risks in day-to-day activities, operations, products and services within the Business, to ensure activities are within TD's Risk Appetite and policies
• Governs and provides oversight of data under their stewardship, acting as a focal point for data governance within the Line of Business
• Ensures their Line of Business (LOB) adheres to data related policies, standards and meets requirements set out by the Enterprise Data and Information Management Policy and Standards
• Designs, implements, and maintains LOB-specific processes, templates, and appropriate mitigating controls, to support enterprise data policy and standards and ensure effective management and control of LOB data
• Ensures data-related activities are compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Provides 1st line oversight and challenge of LOB data management activities, including metadata and data quality management, data retention and disposition within BAU processes, projects, programs and change initiatives
• Escalates data risks and issues and provide advice and support to business owners in development and implementation of action plans for issue resolution
• Works in partnership with control partners (i.e., Technology Risk Management, Legal, Privacy, Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO), LOB First Line of Defense partners, etc.) to protect the Bank's data assets
• Delivers training, tools, and advice to support the governance and oversight of data
• Supports and helps define the Line of Business data strategy
• Promotes a strong data risk management culture

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate 
• 10+ years relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of data governance/data management practices, enterprise data policy, standards &strategy
• Advanced knowledge of M&A due diligence process, LOB data strategy, data risk management, and data life cycle management
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
• Skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives
• 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 handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the audit function and provide advice to senior leadership

Customer Accountabilities:

• Acts as a strategic partner by leading relationships with key enterprise partners and interfacing with respective leadership team to effectively manage own data governance area and clarify scope of accountabilities while influencing and aligning others as needed
• Develops, communicates and implements a holistic strategy for own specific data governance function in support of and integrated with the overall business strategy
• Provides the Business with framework and guidance on identification of critical data and critical data elements
• Leads the governance and oversight of LOB data management activities, including metadata, data quality, data retention and disposition tasks
• Leads the oversight of data issue resolution and drive data issue governance processes within the LOB, supporting an enterprise view while encouraging shared solutions of common data challenges
• Conducts day to day data governance activities for their respective business or function
• Identifies, measures, and monitors current and emerging data related risks in day-to-day activities, operations, products and services within the Business
• Contributes to the strategic direction of the data governance / management function and play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies in support of the overall data strategy
• Leads / supports the business's Segment Data Council
• Provides direction and/or input to complex, wide ranging enterprise or cross-function / business projects / initiatives as a data governance expert, supporting the inclusion of data driven considerations in all projects impacting the business or functional group
• Plans, leads / manages and/or oversees a diverse set of business data governance and controls work activities requiring alignment / coordination across multiple areas, including projects policies / processes / procedures / changes in across multiple functional areas
• Leads partner to management / leadership and respective teams for area of specialization with industry, external and internal, enterprise and business awareness; recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying issues and opportunities and recommending action to senior management
• Works effectively with multiple teams across a broad spectrum of initiatives and functional domains, influencing and aligning others as needed
• Provides functional / business level communications to ensure messages to stakeholders and / or employees are consistent, appropriate and aligned to business strategies and executive management direction
• Facilitates key discussions and provides thought leadership to executive audience on existing and emerging data related activities
• Forecasts programs / initiatives and demand, for own business
• Supports the identification of business data owners and business data SMEs for the LOB and ensure LOB adherence to enterprise data policies and standards
• Leads the socialization and training of the LOB data governance and data management community on data policies, procedures, tools, and templates
• Partners with the business to proactively prepare for internal / regulatory data-related requests
• Develops processes to create timely, complete and accurate reporting to inform on areas of increasing data risk

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Stewards data in accordance with the Enterprise Data Policy, Standards and Strategy
• Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
• Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• 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)
• Participates in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conducts internal and external research projects; support the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs / policies / practices
• Monitors service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exists
• Leads / facilitates and/or implements actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues
• Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Contributes/participates in financial / resource planning process for their LOB

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Participates fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

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.

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. Learn more
 

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

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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.