Senior Manager Sanctions, Financial Crime Risk Business Oversight

Work Location: London, United Kingdom

Hours: 35

Line of Business: Financial Crime Risk Management

Job Description:

• Contribute to TDS Sanctions' delivery of Sanctions and ABAC compliance programs and culture for the wholesale banking organization.
• Help ensure operational results and program objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to the strategic direction on a broad and diverse range of complex Sanctions/ABAC program activities.
• Proactively advise covered TDS businesses of new and changed Sanctions/ABAC regulatory and/or policy requirements and articulate the impact to their processes and controls.
• Work with senior business unit management/partners to develop proactive strategies, tactics, policies, and programs to effectively manage regulatory/compliance issues.
• Provide insight, guidance, and recommendations and act as a specialized resource to other departments based on sanctions related subject matter expertise including, but not limited to, screening, policy, governance, training and/or compliance assurance and testing.
• Deliver subject matter expertise and Sanctions/ABAC guidance to business management, including developing and maintaining management reporting and analysis.
• Co-ordinate/manage the team’s participation in/responses to regulatory examinations and internal/external audits, reviewing, packaging, and tracking and providing information for department executive.

Shareholder:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of business line policies and procedures.
• Work closely with leaders to develop and operationalize the Sanctions/ABAC programs across the enterprise.
• Plan and execute on strategic activities, review, and communicate results, and adjust tactics accordingly.
• Proactively identify key business opportunities, research, and recommend enhancements/modifications, develop strategies to achieve recommendations and work closely with team to execute and implement.
• Understand TDBG issues/parameters and guide others to protect the reputation and interest of TDBG by adhering to operating standards and processes related to Sanctions/ABAC.
• Provide oversight on risk assessment processes as required.
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk transactions/activities as necessary.
• Keep current on 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.
• Assist regional MLROs in Sanctions/ABAC in liaising with/responding to regulatory and law enforcement agencies on examinations and related inquiries.

Employee / Team:

• Contribute to the development of regional Sanctions/ABAC program strategic priorities.
• Share knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team and ensure the timely communication of issues and encourage good working relationships with other functions and teams.
• Support an environment where team freely escalates business challenges; facilitate change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes.
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally.

Breadth & Depth:

• Provide oversight to regional Sanctions/ABAC program for an assigned portfolio of complex and dynamic TDS businesses and legal entities.
• Maintain highly specialized expertise and in-depth knowledge to manage Sanctions/ABAC programs for multiple, significant complex businesses, functional areas and/or global business lines.
• Provide coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise.
• Manage and oversee the overall discipline and strategy for the Sanctions/ABAC area while aligning to the enterprise best practices.
• Position typically deals with senior/executive management.
• Key contact for business management, regulators, and external/internal auditors, dealing with a broad range of issues including non-routine information.
• May manage and prioritize multiple projects at a given time.
• Act as point of team escalation for regional businesses and provides direction to resolve issues or escalate further to senior leadership.
• Generally reports to executive management.

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 realise 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 investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

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 require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know.