Head of Business Assurance for Financial Crimes Management (US)

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Job Description:

The Head of Business Assurance for Financial Crimes Management is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the assurance framework that oversees and strengthens controls related to financial crimes. This role provides strategic leadership in ensuring that the organization's policies, processes and systems comply with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and risk mitigation practices.  This role collaborates closely with different areas of the bank including Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit and Senior Leadership.

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 1LOD Financial Crimes Management's (FCM) efforts to resolve Regulatory findings or new rules/directives, including leading our efforts to resolve any AML related MRAs

• Financial Crimes Management lead for Road To Strong (RTS)/Eagle activities ensuring alignment with new risk and control programs identified

• Develops and maintains standards and procedures in alignment with legal, regulatory and compliance requirements

• Implements and executes controls to mitigate risk generated in Financial Crimes Management processes

• Coaches and leads team of operational control & process design experts

• Partners with 1B, 2LOD and Audit teams to ensure that Remediation-related change activities and delivered and executed within required timelines

• Works across AMCB to share insights on regulatory remediation solutions while also seeking out perspective from other LOBs (e.g. Commercial and Shared Services)

• Confirms first line of defense testing is performed to demonstrate enhancements are working

• Proactively ensures exam and other testing readiness by FCM to improve self-ID rate and successful audits and exams

• Develops and maintains FCM materials for quarterly updates to regulators

• Develops action plans in coordination with 1B

• Coordinates FCM actions in response to partner findings related to 1LOD Financial Crimes Management

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD) is preferred

• 10+ years of experience in financial crimes management, risk management, or compliance within the financial services industry

• Proven experience in managing and leading teams in a regulatory and risk-focused environment

• In-depth knowledge of AML regulations, fraud detection, and prevention frameworks

• Strong analytical skills and experience working with data and technology-driven solutions for risk management

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

• Certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are a plus 

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. 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

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.