VP Compliance - Trade Surveillance, Communications - TD Securities (US)

Work Location :
New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:
40

Line of Business:
Compliance

Pay Detail:
$150,000 - $180,000 USD

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Job Description:

The TD Securities US Compliance team is looking for a Vice President to join the Trade Surveillance team focused on Communications.


The VP Compliance TDS oversees/leads a team(s) of specialists/professionals providing advice, guidance and expertise on regulatory requirements and assisting business units to manage their regulatory risk.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keep abreast of emerging trends for own functional area
• Protect the interests of the organization - identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary
• Conduct reporting and / or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist
• Acquire and apply expertise in the discipline, provide guidance and direction to others
• Identify, recommend and effectively execute standard practices applicable to the discipline
• Adhere to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Stakeholders

• Familiarize with key stakeholders including the front office teams as well as the support functions including Technology and Operations
• Build relationships with Compliance Advisory team by working closely with them on regulatory requests and alert escalations
• Co-ordinate requests to and from, business (Compliance) partners and coordinate tracking and reporting of Compliance function initiatives and programs
• Prepare summaries, communications, reports and presentations for management, regulators, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively identify matters requiring additional review, escalation, and liaise with appropriate staff to resolve, as appropriate

Employee / Team

• Participate 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 and/or escalation of issues
• Network with other colleagues in Global Surveillance and the wider Compliance teams and showcase presence
• Provide coverage to other colleagues for surveillance modules covered during cross training sessions
• Volunteer to present cases/escalations during monthly meeting and team members should participate in the discussion
• Gain an understanding of new communications surveillance modules and surveillance tools
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and enhance knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques.
• Keep 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
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Breadth & Depth

• Ensure T+1 timeline for communications surveillance is adhered to, except in any special circumstances
• Analyze alerts and relevant data to determine whether a communication involves violations law, rules and regulations and/or firm policies
• Familiarize with the emerging trends pertaining to regulatory changes and remain updated on trends related to communications surveillance (e.g., market abuse, regulatory expectations, etc).
• Proactively identify matters requiring additional review and when to escalate to Surveillance Management and Advisory Compliance partners
• Develop a thorough understanding of multiple market manipulation surveillance patterns and continuously look for efficiencies and enhancements to the work
• Identify the gaps and improvements such as how the surveillance patterns can be enhanced or calibrated more effectively
• Update the case management tool for every escalation and follow-up on pending open items on a regular basis, consistent with department procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Coach and educate new joiners to drive compliance training, leveraging various tools such as recent regulatory fines to using complex exceptions that required further investigation
• Execute on more complex and non-standard requests and escalations
• Engage in consultation for calibration and bringing ideas or proof of concept that can improve the reviews
• Support audit related activities by providing documentation and relevant subject matter expertise
• Participate in surveillance projects that are critical to the department and pertaining to Communications Surveillance
• Participate and contribute to Surveillance department meetings, monthly touchpoints, bi-weekly Supervision and Surveillance meetings
• Work closely with the other stakeholders, such as Advisory Compliance, the Trading desks and Technology.
• Provide support in enhancing the surveillance system through the Surveillance departments calibration process, including reviewing alerts, risk scoring of alerts, and possible parameter changes
• Provide support to the regional Compliance teams by ensuring they have all the pertinent information to address their remediation of regulatory risk specific to their region

Depth & Scope:

• Works independently and is accountable for managing a specialized compliance area, business or function and leads a team of specialists
• Subject matter expert for a functional area
• Key contact for business management, regulators and external/internal auditors, dealing with non-routine information
• Focuses on short to mid- range planning (e.g. 6-12 months)
• Manages regulatory reviews including inquiries, audits, and exams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required
• 5-10 years of experience in Surveillance in Communications.
• Surveillance experience at peer firm or regulator is preferred
• Relevant professional designations such as FINRA Certified Compliance Officer Program
• Basic knowledge of Equities, Fixed Income and FX is required
• Knowledge of the US markets and regulations of communications by Sales and Trading staff within Markets, as well as trading in Equities, Options, Futures, Fixed Income products and FX and Commodities.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or progressive work experience
• Minimum 5-7 Years of related experience

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 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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. 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.


Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.


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Additional Information:
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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.

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