Group Risk Specialist, Operational Risk Management (2nd Line of Defense) – U.S. Treasury

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Work Location: New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $91,000 - $145,600 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. 

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Line of Business: Risk Management Job Description: Department Overview: This role resides within U.S. Operational Risk Management and serves as an independent second line of defense partner to the 1st Line U.S. Treasury function. The position is responsible for providing effective oversight, review, and credible challenge of Treasury risks, controls, and risk management practices across key business processes, change initiatives, and strategic activities. The successful candidate will combine strong operational risk management capabilities with Treasury business knowledge, data and reporting skills, and the ability to support emerging priorities such as AI-enabled solutions, AI agent development, and complex special projects.

The Group Risk Specialist provides a comprehensive and diverse range of risk management expertise to business leaders. Leads and supports the implementation of appropriate risk frameworks and leading related management activities to mitigate enterprise and/or business-wide risk exposures for key business segment of the Bank or functional area. May provide oversight, commentary, and recommendations based on overall strategy and industry best practices.

Depth & Scope: • Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge/expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas • Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’s overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations • Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services • Acts as a technical expert/lead integrating cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty; may manage team(s) of related specialists • Leads cross-functional teams or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and/or complexity • Independently manages end-to-end functional programs • Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions • Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions • Impacts the achievement of sub-function or business line objectives within the area they are accountable for • Work is guided by policies and industry standards/methods • Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders • Works autonomously as the lead  and guides others within area of expertise

Additional Information: • Provide independent 2LoD oversight and challenge to the 1LoD U.S. Treasury team across operational risk activities, including risk identification, control design and execution, issues management, change initiatives, and governance processes. • Review and challenge Treasury risk and control assessments, including RCSAs, key indicators, operational loss/event themes, control effectiveness assessments, and remediation plans. • Partner with Treasury, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Data, and other control functions to assess operational risk impacts associated with business processes, product changes, systems implementations, model or tool changes, and transformation efforts. • Analyze risk trends and control performance using data-driven approaches; develop dashboards, reporting, metrics, and management information that support risk monitoring, escalation, and decision-making, using AI agents and/or other AI tools. • Support the design, enhancement, and governance of reporting for senior management, risk committees, and other stakeholders, including recurring and ad hoc analyses, leveraging AI. • Lead or contribute to special projects, regulatory remediation activities, process improvements, and change management efforts impacting Treasury and the broader operational risk program. • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and insight through automation, advanced analytics, AI-enabled tools, and emerging AI agent capabilities, while ensuring appropriate governance, controls, transparency, and risk management are considered.

Education & Experience: • Undergraduate degree or technical certificate and/or • 7+ years relevant experience • Advanced knowledge of risk management governance, programs, policies, practices, operating frameworks & reporting for business supported and/or area of discipline • Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigation • Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends • Ability to establish goals and objectives which support the strategic plan • Ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives • Skill in mentoring and coaching • Advanced skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques • Skill in using computer applications including MS Office • 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

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