Director, Third Party and Operational Resilience Risk Management

Work Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Hours:

35

Line of Business:

Risk Management

Base Pay Details:

116,400 - 174,600 EUR

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and competitive total compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Total compensation is inclusive of the base pay details listed above and opportunity for a variable compensation award specific to this role. 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:

Job Title: Director, Third Party and Operational Resilience Risk Management

Job Level: L11

Job Type: Regulated

CBI F&P: CF-2

MRT: tbc

Location: Dublin, Ireland

The Director, Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience (TPOR), TD Global Finance (TDGF) provides dedicated second-line leadership and subject matter expertise for Third Party Risk, including Outsourcing, and Operational Resilience across TDGF. Reporting to the TDGF CRO, the role provides independent risk oversight and effective challenge across all TDS businesses operating within TDGF, working closely with the wider TDGF Risk Management function and the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Operational Resilience (OR) functions of TD Bank Group (TDBG).

As a member of the TDGF Risk Management team, the Director is responsible for the effective delivery of second-line accountabilities for Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience within the Three Lines of Defence framework. The role supports sustainable business growth within risk appetite through robust risk oversight, effective challenge and a culture of continuous improvement.

The Director will lead the continued development and maturity of TDGF’s approach to Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience, including its governance frameworks, policies, standards, risk assessment, monitoring, reporting and escalation practices. The establishment of this dedicated role reflects the increasing importance and complexity of these risk areas and strengthens TDGF’s capacity to provide focused oversight, specialist expertise and effective challenge. The role will foster a consistent, proportionate and risk-based approach aligned with TDGF’s risk appetite, applicable regulatory expectations and evolving industry practice.

The Director will work closely with TDGF senior business leaders, first-line control functions, Compliance, Technology and relevant TDBG corporate functions to support effective and efficient management of Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience across TDGF.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the second-line risk management and oversight of Third Party Risk, including Outsourcing, and Operational Resilience within TDGF, providing dedicated subject matter expertise, independent oversight and effective challenge.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the TDGF Third Party Risk Management and Operational Resilience Frameworks, aligned with the corresponding TDBG frameworks and applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Support the TDGF CRO in matters relating to Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience, providing subject matter expertise, analysis and advice on material risks, issues and emerging areas of concern.
• Provide independent second-line oversight and effective challenge of the first line's identification, assessment and management of Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience, including Business Continuity Management.
• Support the TDGF TDGF CRO in the review and challenge of relevant TDGF Risk Appetite principles and measures, and oversee the monitoring and reporting of performance against approved Risk Appetite.
• Assess the applicability and appropriateness of relevant TDBG Third Party Risk Management and Operational Resilience policies and standards for TDGF, and lead the development and maintenance of TDGF-specific policies, standards and procedures where required to address local requirements.
• Promote consistent and risk-based application of Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience requirements across TDGF, aligned with TDGF's Risk Appetite, risk management expectations and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise, guidance and training on Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience, as required.
• Identify and propose risk assurance activities for consideration as part of the annual TDGF Risk Assurance Plan.
• Provide timely escalation of material TPOR risks, issues, control weaknesses and emerging areas of concern to the TDGF CRO, as appropriate.
• Provide analysis, interpretation and consolidation of TPOR risk information and reporting to support reporting by the TDGF CRO to senior management, relevant governance committees and the TDGF Board of Directors.
• Oversee any outsourced second-line TPOR activities in accordance with the TDGF Outsourcing programme requirements.
• Lead or support, as appropriate, second-line TPOR-related regulatory interactions, reviews and information requests in Ireland, in coordination with the TDGF CRO and other relevant stakeholders.
• Represent TDGF Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience within the broader TDBG Third Party Risk Management and Operational Resilience governance and oversight model.
• Support strategic initiatives, remediation programmes and continuous improvement activities to strengthen TPOR governance, risk management practices, controls, documentation and operating effectiveness.
• Maintain current subject matter expertise and monitor relevant regulatory developments, emerging risks, industry practices and evolving risk management approaches, assessing their implications for TDGF.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Legal, Technology and other relevant stakeholders, and with TDBG Third Party Risk Management and Operational Resilience partners, to support a coordinated and risk-based approach to TPOR.
• Promote an inclusive and respectful working environment consistent with TD's values, policies and expectations.

Risk Management Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying and reporting Operational Risk Events in accordance with policy.

• Responsible, along with all colleagues, to contribute in a positive way to TDGF's reputation and the management of Reputational Risk. Every employee is expected and required to follow ethical practices at all times, including compliance with applicable policies, legislation and regulations and support positive interactions with TDGF's stakeholders including clients, industry bodies, industry participants, public bodies, regulators and vendors.

• Responsible for good conduct and for contributing to the identification and management of Conduct Risk within their team and function.

Regulatory Requirements: (CF role holders)

The role holder must observe proper standards of market conduct. It is the role holder's responsibility to demonstrate that the role holder takes reasonable steps to be fully aware of, understand and comply with all regulatory requirements from all regulatory bodies that are applicable to the role holder's business. You will promptly report to your supervisor(s) or manager(s) any instances in which you are aware of any violation or possible violation of such regulatory requirements by yourself or others.  

In particular, as a Controlled Function for the purposes of the CBI's Fitness and Probity Regime (F&P), you must be aware of and comply with your obligations under the regime.

The F&P Standards require that a person must be:

 

• Competent and capable;
• Act honestly, ethically and with integrity; and
• Be financially sound. 

Who We Are

TD Securities 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.

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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.  

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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 

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