VP: Model Governance Framework & Standards - TDS Governance & Control

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Governance & Control

Pay Detail:

$150,000 - $175,000 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. 

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:

Preferred Qualifications:

TD Securities (TDS) is seeking an experienced Model Governance professional to support the continued evolution of its Front Office Model Governance framework.  Reporting to the Director, TDS Models Governance & Control (G&C), this role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for evaluating the current state of model governance practices at TDS, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and helping design and implement an enhanced target state governance framework aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in model governance, model risk management principles, and model lifecycle oversight, coupled with a working knowledge of pricing and valuation models used within capital markets. The individual will partner closely with other 1st Line of Defense (1LoD) teams (model owners, model developers, etc.), and engage with enterprise functions such as Model Risk Management (MRM), and internal audit to develop and sustain mature governance for front office models.

This role is primarily focused on framework design, governance uplift, policy/standards/procedures development, and strategic transformation initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

Governance Framework Assessment

• Assess existing TDS model governance practices against regulatory expectations and industry-leading practices;
• Perform current-state versus target-state assessments across the model lifecycle;
• Identify governance, oversight, change management, monitoring, and accountability gaps; Evaluate governance frameworks supporting pricing/valuation, risk, and other model types used within TDS;
• Support development of strategic initiatives and governance maturity roadmaps;
• Draft policies, procedures, and standards to reflect the enhancements made to TDS governance framework;
• undefined
• Draft control requirements and control procedures for 1st LoD model lifecycle processes;
• Assist with training and awareness activities across model lifecycle participants.

Required Experience

8-10 years of experience in model governance, model risk management, model validation, quantitative risk, or related financial services governance functions.

Demonstrated experience designing and uplifting model governance frameworks.

Experience drafting governance standards, procedures, policies, and control documentation.

Experience working with Model Risk Management and Internal Audit functions.

Strong understanding of model lifecycle governance principles.

Familiarity with regulatory guidance relating to model risk management.

Required Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of model governance and model risk management concepts.

Strong understanding of model lifecycle controls.

Working knowledge of pricing and valuation models (i.e. risk-neutral pricing methods) used within capital markets environments.

Understanding of model development, implementation, validation, change management, monitoring, and retirement processes.

Familiarity with governance expectations applicable to model inventories, annual reviews, model changes, implementation governance, and documentation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within investment banking, capital markets, or broker-dealers.

Familiarity with SR 11-7/26-2, OSFI E-23, and other regulatory guidance.    

Experience supporting regulatory examinations or audit reviews.

Experience performing governance maturity assessments and target-state design exercises.

Strong written communication and policy drafting skills.

*General Job Description:

The Manager II, Governance & Control leads and manages a governance and control team, overseeing diverse functions in an area of moderate risk, complexity or scope usually involving short to medium-term planning. This role ensures an integrated approach with other business governance and control areas, the broader organization, and enterprise control functions.

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
• Leads and manages a team of professionals for a diverse group set of G&C functions in an area of moderate risk, complexity or scope, while growing talent, developing skills and capabilities to achieve career goals, support project/initiative success and achieve business results
• Presents and makes recommendations to senior management and executives
• Ensures an integrated approach with other business areas, broader organization, and enterprise as appropriate
• Coordinates and prioritizes multiple initiatives and manages resource allocation
• Establishes effective relationships with different Stakeholders, Business Sponsors, Executives and LOB
• Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise
• Deep knowledge and understanding of businesses/technology, and organizational practices/disciplines
• Focuses on medium-term planning and business issues (e.g. 6-12 months)

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced business understanding and knowledge of risk and control functions
• Advanced knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies & tactics
• Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigation
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends
• Skill in managing budgets and resource allocation
• Skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the strategic initiatives and projects

Customer Accountabilities:

• Develops, communicates and implements a holistic governance and control strategy for own specific business function in support of and integrated with the overall business strategy
• Manages and plans activities that require alignment across multiple areas
• Leads the implementation of regulatory change management and provides guidance to the team in the development and/or integrated implementation of policies/procedures/changes across multiple business/functional areas
• Leads partnership with management and respective teams for area of specialization with industry, enterprise, and business awareness; recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying issues and opportunities and recommending actions to senior management
• Ensures all administration, control and compliance activities are complete and accurate to meet targets for own area
• Ensures an integrated and aggregated view of all related business risk and control activities across the overall function providing escalations, recommendations, and decision support to leadership
• Forecasts programs/initiatives and demand, and coordinates prioritization of the portfolio/initiatives with key stakeholders
• Provides functional/business level communications to ensure messages to stakeholders and/or employees are consistent, appropriate and aligned to business risk strategies and executive management direction
• Provides direction to complex, wide-ranging enterprise or cross-function/business projects as a SME and participates in designing, testing, and implementation of solutions

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Works closely with senior management to develop business plan, ensuring the optimal use of resources and leverages TD’s operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scale
• Leads interface and relationships with corporate and/or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Assesses/identifies key issues and escalates to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders and business management where required
• Identifies, mitigates and reports on risk issues per enterprise policy/guidance and ensures appropriate escalation processes are followed
• Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional/enterprise initiatives as a SME helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations
• Manages oversight process, risk-based identification and monitoring of related risks and regulatory compliance across the supported functions, while ensuring key controls and processes are effectively managed
• Oversees or leads the facilitation and/or implementation of action/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues
• 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

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Responsible for management of the overall team providing both leadership, guidance, and expertise; ensures team adheres to enterprise frameworks and methodologies
• Supports team in staying knowledgeable on emerging issues, trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts to the Bank
• Leads a high-performing team; provides ongoing 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
• 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

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. 

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. 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.

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.

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.