Business Mgmt Specialist - Corporate and Subsidiary Governance

Work Location:New York, New York, United States of AmericaHours:40Pay Details:$86,840 - $139,360 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:Business Management, Strategy & SupportJob Description:Department Overview:TD Legal is a team dedicated to providing industry-leading advice and counsel to all TD business segments and corporate functions. In this Business Mgmt Specialist, Corporate and Subsidiary Governance role, you will join a dynamic and collegial team of legal professionals within the department’s Corporate Secretary's Office, which manages a wide range of corporate secretarial activities and other strategic initiatives designed to help ensure proper risk oversight of TD’s U.S. entities.The Business Mgmt Specialist, Corporate and Subsidiary Governance role will be critical in providing dedicated support for meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees as well as other support to help manage the Bank’s subsidiary governance and regulatory obligations. The role works closely with the General Counsel, the Office of the CEO and other senior executives and with the Corporate Secretary's Office of the parent company and provides an opportunity for exposure to a range of stakeholders and leaders, both within TD Legal and across the enterprise. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of corporate governance and/or subsidiary governance in a corporate legal department or Corporate Secretary's office.Job Summary:The Business Mgmt Specialist manages a diverse portfolio of business management activities for complex or high risk functional area(s), and implement policies / processes and/or initiatives to meet business management, strategy and governance objectives. Interfaces regularly with management in the delivery of work activities.Depth & Scope:

Works autonomously and accountable for acting as a lead within a specialized business management function and may provide work direction to others

Provides seasoned specialized knowledge, advice and/or guidance to various stakeholders and team members

Scopes of role may have enterprise impact

Focuses on short to medium - term issues (e.g. 6-12 months)

Undertakes and completes a variety of complex projects and initiatives requiring specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise

Oversees and/or independently performs tasks from end to end

Education & Experience:

Undergraduate degree

7+ years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Corporate governance and/or subsidiary governance in a corporate legal department or Corporate Secretary's office

Experience supporting board and committee meetings, including managing board and committee task lists, preparing meeting agendas and reviewing with Corporate Secretary and Chairman, and taking minutes of meetings

Experience drafting formal and informal board communications, board meeting memorandums, board resolutions and consents, and other documents

Experience maintaining corporate records, including minute books, board materials, and corporate entity filings

Experience supporting subsidiary governance operations of an organization

Experience supporting subsidiary compliance and governance aspects of business development and M&A transactions

Working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to corporate governance

Experience working in a regulatory environment

Customer Accountabilities:

Contributes to the strategic direction of the business management function and play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies in support of the overall business strategy

Plans, leads / manages and/or oversees a diverse set of work activities requiring alignment across multiple areas

Leads / manages the integrated implementation of policies / processes / procedures / changes in across multiple functional areas

Provides direction and/or input to complex, wide ranging enterprise or cross-function / business projects/initiatives as a subject matter expert and where necessary participates in identifying, designing and testing solutions and supporting the implementation

Facilitates key discussions and provides thought leadership to executive audience (output is roadmap and/or strategic plan/ deliverables/frameworks/ short to long term goals etc.)

Leads partner to management / leadership and respective teams for area of specialization with industry, external and internal, enterprise and business awareness; recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying issues and opportunities and recommending action to senior management

Works effectively with multiple teams across a broad spectrum of initiatives and functional domains, influencing others as needed

Shareholder Accountabilities:

Adheres to enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to business management activities for own area

Actively manages relationships with corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements

Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank

Assesses / identifies key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required

Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure an in alignment with risk appetite

Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals, and physical control of assets).

Participates in cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations

Leads relevant governance meetings or committees and related deliverables / outcomes

Leads / facilitates and/or implements action/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise

Supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest

Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency

Works effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services

Participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.Our Total Rewards PackageOur 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 (http://hrportal.ehr.com/tdtotalrewards)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 DevelopmentIf 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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.Training & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.Interview ProcessWe’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.AccommodationIf you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the 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 application process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.