Vice President, Compliance Regulatory Initiatives - Training - TD Securities (US)

VP Compliance

This VP Compliance role will be a key member of the TDS US Compliance Regulatory Initiatives Team and U.S. Wholesale Compliance Group. The Compliance Regulatory Initiatives Team is a newly created team within U.S. Wholesale Compliance focused on remediation and program development and improvement within TDS.

Compliance Regulatory Initiatives - Training

• Responsible for designing and implementing a robust Compliance training program, including:
• Conducting periodic risk-based needs analysis for in-scope business lines
• Developing and maintaining annual training plan and tracking plan to completion
• Working with subject matter experts to develop training content
• Deploying online training modules and supporting delivering of in-person trainings
• Developing methods to measure training effectiveness over time
• Tracking training completion and developing escalation processes for non-completion
• Active participation in ongoing remediation efforts in particular with respect to training related deliverables
• Track and oversee progress of applicable internal and external audit issues relating to TDS US Compliance
• Support regulatory challenge frameworks to support completion of regulatory deliverables
• Prepare summaries, presentations, briefing notes, and other required documentation to effectively report on the status of Compliance regulatory initiatives to senior management, relevant boards and external stakeholders.
• Support development of centralized functions within U.S. Wholesale Compliance including policies, training and inquiries
• Participate in special projects as needed

Depth & Scope:

• Works independently and is accountable for managing a specialized compliance area, business or function and leads a team of specialists
• Subject matter expert for a functional area
• Key contact for business management, regulators and external/internal auditors, dealing with non-routine information
• Focuses on short to mid-range planning (e.g., 6-12 months)
• Manages regulatory remediations

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or progressive work experience
• At least 5-7 years of directly related Compliance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a registered US broker dealer, regulator, or global financial organization.
• Knowledge of operations, finance, regulatory reporting, sales and trading, at a global financial institution.
• Firm understanding of securities and derivatives rules and regulations, and the ability to learn new areas while supporting them.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Client service skills the candidate must demonstrate the judgment and ability to closely partner with and advise senior and line managers and other stakeholders on regulatory interactions.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, solid judgment, and the ability to evaluate complex regulatory business issues.
• Advanced project management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams involving different partners and groups, with limited oversight and direction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including by demonstrating excellent time management and planning skills, along with the ability to handle multiple assignments at the same time.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and to work collaboratively on teams of varying size.
• A relationship builder with the ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulators and with business and functional partners at the firm.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

General Job Description:

The VP Compliance TDS oversees/leads a team(s) of specialists/professionals providing advice, guidance and expertise on regulatory requirements and assisting business units to manage their regulatory risk.

Depth & Scope:

• Works independently and is accountable for managing a specialized compliance area, business or function and leads a team of specialists
• Subject matter expert for a functional area
• Key contact for business management, regulators and external/internal auditors, dealing with non-routine information
• Focuses on short to mid-range planning (e.g. 6-12 months)
• Manages regulatory reviews including inquiries, audits, and exams

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or progressive work experience
• 5-7 Years of related experience

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 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 help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. 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. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.