Manager – Compliance Control Room

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Compliance

Pay Details:

$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

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.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

The TD Securities Inc. Compliance Department is responsible for the compliance strategy and oversight programs, including identifying and preventing violations of regulatory requirements by both employees and clients.  This is accomplished by:

• Conducting monitoring and surveillance

• Providing training and education

• Liaising with regulators

• Promoting a compliance culture within the firm

• Taking preventative measures to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations

• Reviewing new business opportunities, such as new products or markets from a compliance perspective

Job Description

• Maintain the Grey List and Restricted List and advise on information barrier issues

• Primary compliance coverage and real time support and advice to global private side business within TD Securities including Investment Banking (which includes Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance and Equity Capital Markets), Global Credit and Debt Capital Markets including real-time deal flow

• Provide Equity Research clearance against Investment Banking transactions

• Provide support to Investment Banking, Global Credit and Equity Capital Markets personnel in evaluating transactions to determine securities for inclusion on the Grey List or Restricted Lists, and conflict management where required

• Responsible for reviewing and resolving the escalation of research related issues as they relate to Investment Banking transactions and potential restrictions

• Responsible for monitoring communications including electronic and video communications within Investment Banking and other dealer groups in line with regulatory requirements and objectives

• Responsible for trade monitoring and surveillance particularly with respect to the Grey and Restricted Lists

• Monitor business activities between Equity Research and Investment Banking and ensure groups are conducting business activities independently

• Assist in the development of the compliance testing program with operational procedures to address internal TD policies and industry best practices

• Maintain and enhance policies and procedures within the group

• Provide guidance, advice and rule interpretation to the business lines and leaders, often without advance notice

• Provide guidance and education on regulatory and internal policy to TD Securities management and staff using both formal and informal training methods

• Identify compliance related issues and escalate issues identified to business unit management and monitoring for resolution

• Identify compliance requirements as per legislation, policies, self-regulatory by-laws and rulings that relate to the distribution of securities and maintaining testing documentation and records

• Respond to inquiries from regulators

• Projects as assigned

• Implement and enhance policies and procedures

• Foster a cooperative working relationship with our business unit partners and key regulators

• Participate in industry forums and committees where applicable

Job Requirements

Proficiency requirements and skills:      

• Have a diverse range of financial products knowledge and working knowledge of market rules and regulations

• A general understanding of registration and surveillance activities is desirable

• Thorough knowledge of the securities industry and operations of the capital markets

• Ability to think critically and make decisions

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to deal with staff and management at all levels in TD Securities and TDBG

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and flexibility to work different shifts to cover for other coworkers, where necessary

• Strong personal integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience: 

• Ability to understand, analyze, interpret and apply regulation in an operational context in an environment that is ever changing and has competing priorities

• A working knowledge of applicable FINRA rules, SEC rules and relevant industry standards.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, many with tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team yet understand when matters need to be escalated to senior management

• Completion of Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) and Trader Training Course (TTC) desirable but not required

• Completion of other industry courses desirable but not required

Education and Accreditation

• University degree

• Minimum 7 years compliance/industry experience in a senior position within a bank owned dealer

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 a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. 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.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet