Senior Manager, Compliance Testing (US)

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Why Work with Us?

At TD Bank US Compliance, we're on a mission to build a more resilient and scalable compliance risk management function. As part of our team, you'll play a key role in reshaping compliance structures and processes, driving innovation at every level. Here, each team member has a chance to make a tangible impact – both in day-to-day operations and in the design of a future-focused compliance program. This not just about implementing a new program – it's about creating a culture of compliance that will cascade throughout the organization.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like setting as we build a new compliance structure that aligns with the bank’s size, complexity, and risk profile. In this role, you’ll need to be strategic, tactical, collaborative and creative in your approach. You will manage day-to-day operations while also helping design and implement a forward-thinking compliance program for the future.

Beyond technical expertise, we’re looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset—someone who can "roll up their sleeves", takes the initiative and can anticipate needs before they arise. A comfort level with ambiguity and the ability to excel in a dynamic, evolving landscape are essential as the US Compliance team redefines the bank's compliance program and structure.

Most importantly, the right candidate is seeking an intellectual challenge, has a desire to learn, and is committed to building something impactful from the ground up. At TD Bank, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the bank while collaborating with a team of enthusiastic colleagues dedicated to setting new industry standards.

U.S. Compliance Monitoring and Testing Team Summary:

U.S. Compliance Monitoring & Testing, within Second Line Compliance, executes independent, risk-based compliance testing and validation activities to assess the effectiveness of controls and processes designed to meet regulatory requirements. Testing evaluates compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while issue validations independently assess the effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions implemented to address identified compliance issues.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Compliance Testing leads teams responsible for independent compliance testing activities. This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and talent development to ensure effective risk-based testing and compliance with regulatory and internal standards. The Senior Manager works closely with business and Compliance stakeholders to drive testing quality, address emerging risks, and support enterprise-wide reviews and strategic initiatives, as needed.

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
• Responsible for the timely execution of the Compliance testing plan
• Typically deals with senior/executive management in communicating Compliance testing results
• Leverages deep industry, external/internal, enterprise knowledge, recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying operational efficiencies and opportunities with other business management/enterprise areas through testing engagements
• Provides guidance and clarity around priorities and goals for Compliance testing program and works with managers to ensure the goals cascade to all workers
• Guides talent identification and development processes
• Key contact for dealing with a range of complex issues, including non-routine information
• Manages and prioritizes the team to deliver on multiple reviews and projects at a given time
• Identifies and leads problem resolution for project/program complex requirements related issues at all levels

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience leading compliance testing teams and overseeing complex testing engagements and issue validations.
• Experience in compliance testing, audit, risk management, or regulatory compliance within a regulated environment.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance testing effectiveness, identify regulatory risks, and drive actionable insights.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk management frameworks, and compliance testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of compliance programs, governance frameworks, policies, controls, and regulatory obligations.
• Understanding of current and emerging regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to assess risks, identify issues, and provide effective challenge and escalation.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance and assess impacts to compliance programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
• CRCM certification is a plus.

Customer Accountabilities:

• Manages teams of compliance testing specialists and/or managers in the execution of Compliance Testing engagements and validation of action plans in accordance with established standards
• Conducts skilled analytical research and analysis as part of the testing engagement and initiatives
• Develops, implements, tracks, and reports on Compliance testing schedules
• Provides overall strategic direction to support the Compliance Testing Program, Procedures, and processes so that they stay current with established standards and regulatory expectations
• Acts as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor by providing guidance on Compliance issues to management, business units, and respective teams for area of specialization
• Reports on emerging trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending action to senior management
• Understands risk identification, risk analysis, and risk mitigation according to the regulatory requirements and best business practices
• Supports relationships with key partners to effectively manage and clarify scope of accountabilities while influencing and aligning others as needed
• Provides functional/business level communications to stakeholders and/or leaders that are consistent, appropriate, and aligned with strategic direction

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Works closely with key business leaders to develop business plan, ensuring the optimal use of resources and leverages TD’s operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scale
• Plans and executes on strategic activities, reviews and communicates results, and adjusts tactics accordingly
• Maintains extensive knowledge of business units and regulatory requirements/compliance issues within the Compliance area
• Provides subject matter expertise, complex analysis and advice to business partners/team and applies knowledge in following up on outcomes, investigating and/or enforcing policy
• Identifies and implements opportunities for continuous improvement in the Compliance Testing Program
• Leads relationships with business lines/corporate and/or control functions to promote alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Supports team and management 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 management where required
• Supports the facilitation of action/remediation plans as a result of an internal audit and/or regulator review of Compliance Testing Program
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts to the Bank
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Responsible for management of the overall team providing both leadership and guidance
• Sets targets and objectives for the team, and delivers results
• Grows team expertise to align with business/enterprise demand and direction; assesses team skills and capabilities and continually looks for ways to provide and enhance the value delivered
• Leads a high performing team; provides on-going feedback and performance reviews, coaches and develops employees and ensures performance management activities are undertaken and completed for all employees
• Leads the process of setting performance objectives for the team; tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and/or rewards performance in a timely manner
• Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct
• Shares knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team and promotes the timely communication of issues and encourages good working relationships with other functions and teams
• Supports an environment where team freely escalates business challenges; facilitates change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes
• Recruits for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce to achieve business objectives
• Establishes and fosters a cohesive team; promotes a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourages the team to achieve common goals and objectives
• Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

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.

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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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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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.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

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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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected].  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.