TD Bank
Data Steward II
The Finance and Treasury Data Governance team oversees business alignment and adherence to Data Risk Management (DRM) policy and EDMO (Enterprise Data Management Office) standards and procedures for Global Finance and Treasury. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of establishing and maintaining robust data governance practices across the US Treasury function. As a designated Data Steward, you will not only develop and execute key data governance activities but also empower your business partners to understand and manage their critical data assets effectively. You will be instrumental in ensuring our data adheres to enterprise policies, standards, and strategies, contributing to better insights, reduced risk, and improved operational efficiency. A successful candidate will have knowledge of the US Treasury Regulatory and Reporting environment and effective communication skills with the ability to foster relationships while influencing change. The candidate will need to be comfortable working in a rapidly changing governance landscape and have a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn from others, regardless of role or seniority. The Data Steward II provides data governance expertise, business leadership, and leads on day to day data governance and activities. Appointed as a Data Steward for their business, providing oversight and challenge for data-related activities. May also play a role in supporting the business' data strategy. Depth & Scope: Retains knowledge of industry and practices, including any relevant accreditation and/or testing (internal and external), as required Partners closely with Technology and other SMEs to drive the successful implementation of the LOB's Data Strategy for low to medium complexity data environments / initiatives Responsible for supporting the delivery of activities within the LOB Data Strategy 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 service(s) 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 Identifies, measures and monitors current and emerging data related risks in day-to-day activities, operations, products and services within the Business, to ensure activities are within TD's Risk Appetite and policies Governs and provides oversight of data under their stewardship, acting as a focal point for data governance within the Line of Business Ensures their Line of Business (LOB) adheres to data related policies, standards and meets requirements set out by the Enterprise Data and Information Management Policy and Standards Designs, implements, and maintains LOB-specific processes, templates, and appropriate mitigating controls, to support enterprise data policy and standards and ensure effective management and control of LOB data Ensures data-related activities are compliant with applicable laws and regulations Provides 1st line oversight and challenge of LOB data management activities, including metadata and data quality management, data retention and disposition within BAU processes, projects, programs and change initiatives Escalates data risks and issues and provide advice and support to business owners in development and implementation of action plans for issue resolution Works in partnership with control partners (i.e., Technology Risk Management, Legal, Privacy, Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO), LOB First Line of Defense partners, etc.) to protect the Bank's data assets Delivers training, tools, and advice to support the governance and oversight of data Supports and helps define the Line of Business data strategy Promotes a strong data risk management culture Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree or technical certificate 7+ years relevant experience Advanced knowledge of data governance/data management practices, enterprise data policy, standards & strategy Advanced knowledge of M&A due diligence process, LOB data strategy, data risk management, and data life cycle management Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques Skill in mentoring/coaching others 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, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadership Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of US Treasury Regulations and Regulatory Reporting Strong internal controls knowledge and the ability to assess appropriateness of controls Experience in documenting issues/findings and monitoring throughout the life cycle Understanding of Data Governance and Data Management Ability to develop procedures and document processes Understanding operational risk and ability to perform risk assessments is important Customer Accountabilities: Acts as a strategic partner by leading relationships with key enterprise partners and interfacing with respective leadership team to effectively manage own data governance area and clarify scope of accountabilities while influencing and aligning others as needed Develops, communicates and implements a holistic strategy for own specific data governance function in support of and integrated with the overall business strategy Provides the Business with framework and guidance on identification of critical data and critical data elements Leads the governance and oversight of LOB data management activities, including metadata, data quality, data retention and disposition tasks Leads the oversight of data issue resolution and drive data issue governance processes within the LOB, supporting an enterprise view while encouraging shared solutions of common data challenges Conducts day to day data governance activities for their respective business or function Identifies, measures, and monitors current and emerging data related risks in day-to-day activities, operations, products and services within the Business Contributes to the strategic direction of the data governance / management function and play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies in support of the overall data strategy Leads / supports the business's Segment Data Council Provides direction and/or input to complex, wide ranging enterprise or cross-function / business projects/initiatives as a data governance expert, supporting the inclusion of data driven considerations in all projects impacting the business or functional group Plans, leads / manages and/or oversees a diverse set of business data governance and control work activities requiring alignment / coordination across multiple areas, including projects policies / processes / procedures / changes in across multiple functional areas 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 Work effectively with multiple teams across a broad spectrum of initiatives and functional domains, influencing and aligning others as needed Provides functional / business level communications to ensure messages to stakeholders and / or employees are consistent, appropriate and aligned to business strategies and executive management direction Facilitates key discussions and provides thought leadership to executive audience on existing and emerging data related activities
The Finance and Treasury Data Governance team oversees business alignment and adherence to Data Risk Management (DRM) policy and EDMO (Enterprise Data Management Office) standards and procedures for Global Finance and Treasury. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of establishing and maintaining robust data governance practices across the US Treasury function. As a designated Data Steward, you will not only develop and execute key data governance activities but also empower your business partners to understand and manage their critical data assets effectively. You will be instrumental in ensuring our data adheres to enterprise policies, standards, and strategies, contributing to better insights, reduced risk, and improved operational efficiency. A successful candidate will have knowledge of the US Treasury Regulatory and Reporting environment and effective communication skills with the ability to foster relationships while influencing change. The candidate will need to be comfortable working in a rapidly changing governance landscape and have a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn from others, regardless of role or seniority. The Data Steward II provides data governance expertise, business leadership, and leads on day to day data governance and activities. Appointed as a Data Steward for their business, providing oversight and challenge for data-related activities. May also play a role in supporting the business' data strategy. Depth & Scope: Retains knowledge of industry and practices, including any relevant accreditation and/or testing (internal and external), as required Partners closely with Technology and other SMEs to drive the successful implementation of the LOB's Data Strategy for low to medium complexity data environments / initiatives Responsible for supporting the delivery of activities within the LOB Data Strategy 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 service(s) 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 Identifies, measures and monitors current and emerging data related risks in day-to-day activities, operations, products and services within the Business, to ensure activities are within TD's Risk Appetite and policies Governs and provides oversight of data under their stewardship, acting as a focal point for data governance within the Line of Business Ensures their Line of Business (LOB) adheres to data related policies, standards and meets requirements set out by the Enterprise Data and Information Management Policy and Standards Designs, implements, and maintains LOB-specific processes, templates, and appropriate mitigating controls, to support enterprise data policy and standards and ensure effective management and control of LOB data Ensures data-related activities are compliant with applicable laws and regulations Provides 1st line oversight and challenge of LOB data management activities, including metadata and data quality management, data retention and disposition within BAU processes, projects, programs and change initiatives Escalates data risks and issues and provide advice and support to business owners in development and implementation of action plans for issue resolution Works in partnership with control partners (i.e., Technology Risk Management, Legal, Privacy, Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO), LOB First Line of Defense partners, etc.) to protect the Bank's data assets Delivers training, tools, and advice to support the governance and oversight of data Supports and helps define the Line of Business data strategy Promotes a strong data risk management culture Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree or technical certificate 7+ years relevant experience Advanced knowledge of data governance/data management practices, enterprise data policy, standards & strategy Advanced knowledge of M&A due diligence process, LOB data strategy, data risk management, and data life cycle management Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques Skill in mentoring/coaching others 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, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadership Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of US Treasury Regulations and Regulatory Reporting Strong internal controls knowledge and the ability to assess appropriateness of controls Experience in documenting issues/findings and monitoring throughout the life cycle Understanding of Data Governance and Data Management Ability to develop procedures and document processes Understanding operational risk and ability to perform risk assessments is important Customer Accountabilities: Acts as a strategic partner by leading relationships with key enterprise partners and interfacing with respective leadership team to effectively manage own data governance area and clarify scope of accountabilities while influencing and aligning others as needed Develops, communicates and implements a holistic strategy for own specific data governance function in support of and integrated with the overall business strategy Provides the Business with framework and guidance on identification of critical data and critical data elements Leads the governance and oversight of LOB data management activities, including metadata, data quality, data retention and disposition tasks Leads the oversight of data issue resolution and drive data issue governance processes within the LOB, supporting an enterprise view while encouraging shared solutions of common data challenges Conducts day to day data governance activities for their respective business or function Identifies, measures, and monitors current and emerging data related risks in day-to-day activities, operations, products and services within the Business Contributes to the strategic direction of the data governance / management function and play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies in support of the overall data strategy Leads / supports the business's Segment Data Council Provides direction and/or input to complex, wide ranging enterprise or cross-function / business projects/initiatives as a data governance expert, supporting the inclusion of data driven considerations in all projects impacting the business or functional group Plans, leads / manages and/or oversees a diverse set of business data governance and control work activities requiring alignment / coordination across multiple areas, including projects policies / processes / procedures / changes in across multiple functional areas 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 Work effectively with multiple teams across a broad spectrum of initiatives and functional domains, influencing and aligning others as needed Provides functional / business level communications to ensure messages to stakeholders and / or employees are consistent, appropriate and aligned to business strategies and executive management direction Facilitates key discussions and provides thought leadership to executive audience on existing and emerging data related activities