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Head of Compliance roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in law, finance, or a related field. Australian professionals bring regulatory expertise that U.S. financial services, healthcare, and tech firms actively recruit for, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means your offer can move to filing within weeks.
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Work Location:
New York, New York, United States of America
Hours:
40
Line of Business:
Compliance
Pay Detail:
$200,000 - $280,000 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.Â
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.
Job Description:
This role is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the Global Employee Trading Compliance program within TD and TDS. This role includes full ownership and enhancement of policies related to employee trading and insider dealing, including the TD Window policy and the information barrier policy.
Depth & Scope:
- Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
- Reports compliance-related issues to Senior Management as appropriate
- Provides daily advisory support to all businesses governed by the relevant policies and collaborate with all Compliance stakeholders
- Enhances and revises compliance policies by obtaining buy-in from business stakeholders, their supervisory groups, and Compliance
- Fosters strong relationships with front office staff and supervisors to assess risk and address issues promptly
- Oversees the design and maintenance of employee trading procedures
- Acts as the main point of contact for Compliance testing, internal audits, and external regulatory reviews, including inquiries, audits, and examinations
- Builds strong relationships with all business and compliance stakeholders
- Builds and own the vendor relationships for all vendors that support the employee trading program
- Leads the management of a large team conducting all activities associated with personal trade monitoring and surveillance
- Manage the creation and delivery of training for businesses affected by these policies
- Monitor regulatory developments and trends, taking necessary action to ensure ongoing compliance with new or revised regulations
Education & Experience:
- University degree required
- 15+ years of industry experience
- Prior experience managing a Global Employee Trading Compliance program at a GSIB or similar organization
- Familiarity with FINRA, CIRO, and applicable global securities laws and industry best practices regarding insider trading and employee trading
- Understanding of market structures, operations, and related regulatory issues
- Extensive knowledge of investment banking activities; in-depth product knowledge is considered an asset
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- High personal integrity in managing confidential and sensitive information
- Completion of other industry courses considered an asset but not required
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply regulations operationally in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with an understanding of when to escalate matters to senior management
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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. Â 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.Â
Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.Â
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
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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.Â
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. Â
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.
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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. Â 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. Â Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.
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Work Location:
New York, New York, United States of America
Hours:
40
Line of Business:
Compliance
Pay Detail:
$200,000 - $280,000 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.Â
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.
Job Description:
This role is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the Global Employee Trading Compliance program within TD and TDS. This role includes full ownership and enhancement of policies related to employee trading and insider dealing, including the TD Window policy and the information barrier policy.
Depth & Scope:
- Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
- Reports compliance-related issues to Senior Management as appropriate
- Provides daily advisory support to all businesses governed by the relevant policies and collaborate with all Compliance stakeholders
- Enhances and revises compliance policies by obtaining buy-in from business stakeholders, their supervisory groups, and Compliance
- Fosters strong relationships with front office staff and supervisors to assess risk and address issues promptly
- Oversees the design and maintenance of employee trading procedures
- Acts as the main point of contact for Compliance testing, internal audits, and external regulatory reviews, including inquiries, audits, and examinations
- Builds strong relationships with all business and compliance stakeholders
- Builds and own the vendor relationships for all vendors that support the employee trading program
- Leads the management of a large team conducting all activities associated with personal trade monitoring and surveillance
- Manage the creation and delivery of training for businesses affected by these policies
- Monitor regulatory developments and trends, taking necessary action to ensure ongoing compliance with new or revised regulations
Education & Experience:
- University degree required
- 15+ years of industry experience
- Prior experience managing a Global Employee Trading Compliance program at a GSIB or similar organization
- Familiarity with FINRA, CIRO, and applicable global securities laws and industry best practices regarding insider trading and employee trading
- Understanding of market structures, operations, and related regulatory issues
- Extensive knowledge of investment banking activities; in-depth product knowledge is considered an asset
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- High personal integrity in managing confidential and sensitive information
- Completion of other industry courses considered an asset but not required
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply regulations operationally in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with an understanding of when to escalate matters to senior management
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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. Â 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.Â
Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.Â
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
Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.
Â
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. Â 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. Â Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Head Of Compliance
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
ASIC, APRA, and ASX regulatory experience doesn't map directly to U.S. frameworks. Explicitly connect your background to SEC, FINRA, or OCC compliance requirements in your resume so hiring managers recognize your specialty occupation qualification without guesswork.
Target industries with active E-3 hiring pipelines
Financial services, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software firms hire compliance heads regularly and have established E-3 processes. Search DOL's LCA disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications before investing time in their application process.
Raise sponsorship early in the interview process
Compliance roles often involve background checks and security clearances that extend hiring timelines. Clarifying E-3 eligibility in the second interview round, not after an offer, prevents late-stage rejections from employers who misunderstand the E-3 as requiring lottery participation like the H-1B.
Get your LCA and visa paperwork filed without delays
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can be scheduled. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process runs in the right sequence and your start date isn't pushed back by preventable filing errors.
Prepare a specialty occupation brief for skeptical employers
Some U.S. employers aren't familiar with E-3 requirements. Having a one-page summary explaining that the role requires a specific degree field, that there's no lottery, and that DOL LCA certification typically takes seven business days removes the main objection hiring teams raise.
Align your offer letter language with USCIS specialty occupation standards
Your offer letter must describe duties that require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just a preference for one. Vague language like 'degree preferred' creates consulate risk. Review the letter before signing and request revisions if the degree requirement isn't stated as mandatory.
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Find Head Of Compliance JobsHead Of Compliance E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Head of Compliance jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-sponsored roles. It filters Head of Compliance positions by employers who have active E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not applying to companies that will decline at the sponsorship conversation. Standard job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status at this level of detail.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Head of Compliance role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as law, finance, accounting, or business. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create problems at the consulate. The duties themselves must be professional-level work that a non-degreed candidate could not reasonably perform.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Head of Compliance position?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so an Australian candidate with a job offer can file and attend a consulate appointment within weeks of signing. The H-1B requires winning a random lottery with roughly a 25 to 30 percent selection rate, then waiting until October 1 to start. For compliance roles where employers need a hire in place by a specific date, the E-3 is structurally more reliable.
Can I switch E-3 employers if I'm already in the U.S. in a compliance role?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally, or you can file for a change of status domestically. There's no grace period that carries over from your previous employer once you resign.
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