Risk Analyst - 2LoD Controls Testing and Oversight

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$61,880 - $99,320 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

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Line of Business:

Governance & Control

Job Description:

The Governance & Control Analyst III provides specialized business governance and control guidance and support for a business or functional area and implements policies/processes and/or initiatives to meet business governance and control objectives. May provide complex reporting, analysis, testing and assessments at the functional or enterprise level and is generally a lead or SME for a given area/function.

Department Overview:

TD Bank is guided by the Three Lines of Defense (LOD) Risk Framework: Risk Ownership (1LOD), Risk Oversight (2LOD), and Internal Audit (3LOD). The second line is independent of the business and provides policies, standards, and methodologies, with authority to assess and challenge the first line’s adherence to those expectations. In this role, you will support the scoping and execution of independent 2LOD controls testing across business processes and technology platforms, and contribute to regulatory and internal risk reporting.

Depth & Scope:

Experienced working professional role providing specialized services, advisory or processes/program support within their own area of specialty

Requires business experience, conceptual and practical knowledge of own specialty and knowledge of broader related areas

Accountable for own work and acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others

Leads projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk and may be accountable for managing ongoing activities, processes and functional programs

Works within broad guidelines/policies and independently performs tasks from end-to-end

Solves moderately complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions

Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Conveys business context when providing guidance within field of specialty to internal or external stakeholders

Identifies and leads problem resolution

Education & Experience:

Undergraduate degree preferred

Broad knowledge of business and risk and control environment

4+ years of relevant experience

Solid knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies & tactics

Knowledge of current and emerging trends

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

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently

Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions

Ability to analyze, research, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Additional Responsibilities:

Execute independent 2LOD testing of business and technology controls, including test planning, fieldwork, and documentation

Execute independent testing in the following areas: Control Design & Operating Effectiveness, Transactions Testing, Data Reconciliations, Logic Reperformance, Data Profiling/Analytics, End-User Computing (EUC) Review, Policy & Procedure Review, Governance/Oversight, and Regulatory Rule Compliance

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate controls testing (where appropriate), including through the use of generative AI, agentic AI, and RPI

Support maintenance of the testing inventory and update the testing universe and test plans based on regulatory developments and changes in the internal risk profile

Partner with business and technology stakeholders to discuss key controls, potential control gaps, root causes, and remediation plans

Assess processes and controls end-to-end and connect themes across issues to drive standardization of solutions, processes, and control design

Monitor emerging risk and regulatory trends, identify issues and opportunities, and recommend actions to management

Manage deliverables proactively and provide clear, timely status updates, risks, and dependencies to management

Perform ongoing risk analysis, escalate concerns appropriately, and support concise reporting for internal governance and regulatory needs

Job Requirements/Preferred Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CIA, CPA, FRM, CFA) a plus

2+ years of experience in operational risk, risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, or related roles within financial services

Experience using Microsoft Copilot and other approved generative and agentic AI tools to automate and improve tasks and processes

Knowledge of financial services industry products and related reporting is a plus

Business Banking experience is an asset

Ability to interpret guidelines, standards, policies, and analysis results to inform decisions and provide effective challenge at senior levels

Ability to work with large datasets and apply data analytics to support testing, insights, and reporting

Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to identify root causes behind issues and observations

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Confidence to challenge the status quo and navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and tact

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions

Customer Accountabilities:

Provides specialized business governance and control related advice/support to management/leadership and respective teams for area(s) of specialization

Leads on the implementation of governance and control initiatives in support of the overall business/function strategy

Manages a set of business governance and control work activities requiring coordination across multiple areas

Reviews processes and controls and connects the dots across issues and control deficiencies in order to increase standardization of solutions, processes and controls

Supports/manages the integrated implementation of policies/processes/procedures/changes across multiple functional areas

Provides subject matter expertise to projects/initiatives, and participates in identifying, designing and testing solutions and supporting implementation activities

Shareholder Accountabilities:

Ensures programs/policies/practices are well-managed, meet business needs/priorities, and comply with internal/external requirements

Exercises discretion in managing communication/correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality

Conducts research projects; supports the development/delivery of materials and presentations to management or broader audience

Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for own business area

May lead work streams by acting as a project lead/SME for medium-scale projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies

Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk transactions/activities as necessary

Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Is knowledgeable of and complies with Bank Code of Conduct

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

Participates as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment and ensures timely communication

Supports team by regularly enhancing knowledge/expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer

Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques

Keeps others informed about the status/progress of projects

Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices

Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment

Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the Bank

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.

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 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.

Our Total Rewards Package

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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.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

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.

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