Risk Analyst - 2LoD Controls Testing and Oversight
Layer 6 AI
IT
Charlotte, NC, USA · Mt Laurel, NJ, USA · New York, NY, USA
USD 61,880-99,320 / year
Work Location:
New York, New York, United States of AmericaHours:
40Pay Details:
$61,880 - $99,320 USDTD 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.
Line of Business:
Governance & ControlJob Description:
The Governance & Control Analyst III provides specialized business governance and control guidance and support for a business or functional area and implements policies/processes and/or initiatives to meet business governance and control objectives. May provide complex reporting, analysis, testing and assessments at the functional or enterprise level and is generally a lead or SME for a given area/function.
Department Overview:
TD Bank is guided by the Three Lines of Defense (LOD) Risk Framework: Risk Ownership (1LOD), Risk Oversight (2LOD), and Internal Audit (3LOD). The second line is independent of the business and provides policies, standards, and methodologies, with authority to assess and challenge the first line’s adherence to those expectations. In this role, you will support the scoping and execution of independent 2LOD controls testing across business processes and technology platforms, and contribute to regulatory and internal risk reporting.
Depth & Scope:
Experienced working professional role providing specialized services, advisory or processes/program support within their own area of specialty
Requires business experience, conceptual and practical knowledge of own specialty and knowledge of broader related areas
Accountable for own work and acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others
Leads projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk and may be accountable for managing ongoing activities, processes and functional programs
Works within broad guidelines/policies and independently performs tasks from end-to-end
Solves moderately complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions
Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Conveys business context when providing guidance within field of specialty to internal or external stakeholders
Identifies and leads problem resolution
Education & Experience:
Undergraduate degree preferred
Broad knowledge of business and risk and control environment
4+ years of relevant experience
Solid knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies & tactics
Knowledge of current and emerging trends
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
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
Ability to analyze, research, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
Additional Responsibilities:
Execute independent 2LOD testing of business and technology controls, including test planning, fieldwork, and documentation
Execute independent testing in the following areas: Control Design & Operating Effectiveness, Transactions Testing, Data Reconciliations, Logic Reperformance, Data Profiling/Analytics, End-User Computing (EUC) Review, Policy & Procedure Review, Governance/Oversight, and Regulatory Rule Compliance
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate controls testing (where appropriate), including through the use of generative AI, agentic AI, and RPI
Support maintenance of the testing inventory and update the testing universe and test plans based on regulatory developments and changes in the internal risk profile
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to discuss key controls, potential control gaps, root causes, and remediation plans
Assess processes and controls end-to-end and connect themes across issues to drive standardization of solutions, processes, and control design
Monitor emerging risk and regulatory trends, identify issues and opportunities, and recommend actions to management
Manage deliverables proactively and provide clear, timely status updates, risks, and dependencies to management
Perform ongoing risk analysis, escalate concerns appropriately, and support concise reporting for internal governance and regulatory needs
Job Requirements/Preferred Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CIA, CPA, FRM, CFA) a plus
2+ years of experience in operational risk, risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, or related roles within financial services
Experience using Microsoft Copilot and other approved generative and agentic AI tools to automate and improve tasks and processes
Knowledge of financial services industry products and related reporting is a plus
Business Banking experience is an asset
Ability to interpret guidelines, standards, policies, and analysis results to inform decisions and provide effective challenge at senior levels
Ability to work with large datasets and apply data analytics to support testing, insights, and reporting
Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to identify root causes behind issues and observations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Confidence to challenge the status quo and navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and tact
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions
Customer Accountabilities:
Provides specialized business governance and control related advice/support to management/leadership and respective teams for area(s) of specialization
Leads on the implementation of governance and control initiatives in support of the overall business/function strategy
Manages a set of business governance and control work activities requiring coordination across multiple areas
Reviews processes and controls and connects the dots across issues and control deficiencies in order to increase standardization of solutions, processes and controls
Supports/manages the integrated implementation of policies/processes/procedures/changes across multiple functional areas
Provides subject matter expertise to projects/initiatives, and participates in identifying, designing and testing solutions and supporting implementation activities
Shareholder Accountabilities:
Ensures programs/policies/practices are well-managed, meet business needs/priorities, and comply with internal/external requirements
Exercises discretion in managing communication/correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality
Conducts research projects; supports the development/delivery of materials and presentations to management or broader audience
Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for own business area
May lead work streams by acting as a project lead/SME for medium-scale projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies
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
Is knowledgeable of and complies with Bank Code of Conduct
Employee/Team Accountabilities:
Participates as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment and ensures timely communication
Supports team by regularly enhancing knowledge/expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer
Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
Keeps others informed about the status/progress of projects
Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment
Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the Bank
Physical Requirements:
Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%
Domestic Travel – Occasional
International Travel – Never
Performing sedentary work – Continuous
Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
Sitting – Continuous
Standing – Occasional
Walking – Occasional
Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
Squatting – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Kneeling – Never
Crawling – Never
Climbing – Never
Reaching overhead – Never
Reaching forward – Occasional
Pushing – Never
Pulling – Never
Twisting – Never
Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.
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 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.
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 USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.