186 Compliance Officer jobs in Canada
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At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.
We are currently seeking a Compliance Officer to join our Compliance team. In this role, the successful candidate is expected to conduct compliance tasks in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements, and to be heavily involved in trading surveillance in multiple entities within CI Wealth Management.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Conduct daily, monthly and quarterly compliance tasks, identifying and escalating issues to ensure prompt resolution and regulatory adherence.
- Help onboard new registrants to Ptrade and approve pre-clearance requests from registrants.
- Assess gifts and entertainment requests from registrants, ensuring alignment with compliance policies, and compile detailed monthly reports for management review.
- Review and analyze personal trading activities for registrant across internal and external trading accounts.
- Conduct comprehensive quarterly Trade Desk review and prepare detailed quarterly reports summarizing findings.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports including marker correction, ISG request, gatekeeper reports etc.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Minimum 2 years Compliance experience in an investment dealer.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Completion of CSC and CPH is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with compliance teams.
- Strong analytical mindset and detailed-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice.
Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Professional Designations
- Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
- Corporate Discount Program
- Enhanced Group Benefits
- Parental Leave Top–Up Program
- Fitness Membership Discounts
- Paid Volunteer Day
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at , or call ext. 4747.
Compliance Officer
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Alberta
As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company and its employees comply with internal policies and external regulations. You will conduct audits, assess risk, and implement compliance programs to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related issues.Investigate and resolve compliance issues and complaints.Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update compliance programs accordingly.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in law, business, or a related field.3+ years of experience in a compliance role, preferably in a corporate environment.Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and risk management practices.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and training abilities.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Compliance Officer
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Alberta
As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company and its employees comply with internal policies and external regulations. You will conduct audits, assess risk, and implement compliance programs to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related issues.Investigate and resolve compliance issues and complaints.Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update compliance programs accordingly.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in law, business, or a related field.3+ years of experience in a compliance role, preferably in a corporate environment.Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and risk management practices.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and training abilities.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Compliance Officer
Posted 213 days ago
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Ontario
As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company and its employees comply with internal policies and external regulations. You will conduct audits, assess risk, and implement compliance programs to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related issues.Investigate and resolve compliance issues and complaints.Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update compliance programs accordingly.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in law, business, or a related field.3+ years of experience in a compliance role, preferably in a corporate environment.Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and risk management practices.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and training abilities.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Compliance Officer
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across British Columbia
As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company and its employees comply with internal policies and external regulations. You will conduct audits, assess risk, and implement compliance programs to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related issues.Investigate and resolve compliance issues and complaints.Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update compliance programs accordingly.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in law, business, or a related field.3+ years of experience in a compliance role, preferably in a corporate environment.Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and risk management practices.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and training abilities.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Senior Compliance Officer

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**The Opportunity**
Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
If you have a passion for governance, are a solution-oriented partner for the business, a strong communicator, and care about our customers, we would love to hear from you.
Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to join our Compliance team.
Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, Canada, you will assist the first line management in promoting an ethics-based culture and deliver practical solutions as well as guidance and training. You will drive compliance analytics, enable innovation and initiate the business advisory of new projects, tools and systems across various lines of business. You will help to identify and manage Compliance Risks through Compliance Risk Assessment and Compliance Reviews. And you will implement policies, processes and controls related to the Compliance Risk Universe.
This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
This is a Hybrid role.
**What you will do -?**
- Build, maintain, and develop expertise across compliance risk areas, focused on:
- Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
- Conflicts of Interest and External Mandates
- Zurich Ethics Line & Reporting of Concerns
- Monitoring & Assurance Governance and Framework
- Corporate Governance
- Policy Management Framework?
- Evaluate business activities to assess?potential compliance risk?
- Impartially and that people/organizations follow laws, regulations, or policies fairly.
- Contribute to regular awareness campaigns reminding employees of the respective Group Policy and how they can report a violation or a concern?
- Advise and support first line of defense regarding the adoption of Compliance Policies?
- Conduct Assurance Reviews, identify gaps and define actions in collaboration with the business.
- ?Share assurance activities' results and agree on actions with management and other relevant stakeholders and follow up with business on agreed improvement actions?
- For compliance oversight maintain GRC log on each of the matters subject to reporting to local regulatory authorities?
- Provide input to the annual compliance risk assessment to satisfy minimum internal and external regulatory requirements and validate assessment results with management, governance committees and regional Compliance?
- Review Compliance strategy and determine if it is aligned with business strategy, legal requirements and trends. Identify areas not aligned and bring to Compliance leadership?
- Promoting Ethic Based Culture, implementing training and awareness activities and provide management with relevant metrics?
- Assess new laws and trends and their applicability and implementation to Zurich's operations in the jurisdiction, in alignment with Legal, in order to ensure that the Compliance Risk Universe are fully identified and managed?
- Advise the first line of defense with respect to policies (i.e. their adoption, development, implementation and maintenance), practical guidance, training, relevant controls, and processes for mitigation of risks within the Compliance Risk Universe?
- Provide information to management to support its regulatory relationship management regarding topics from the compliance risk universe thereby upholding the organization's public image?
- Identify and interact with internal stakeholders to further comprehend the functional mandates and ensure functional involvement in matters of relevance?
- Ensure that relevant stakeholders are informed, understand and support Compliance activities and prioritization?
**What you bring to the table-**
**Job Qualifications**
**Required:**
- Bachelor's Degree in Law and 6 or more years of experience in the Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, or Risk area.
OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, or Risk area.
OR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, or Risk area.
AND
- Experience with Audit process and procedures.
- Knowledge of national/local compliance laws and regulations.
**Preferred:**
- Five years of experience in compliance, audit, consulting, or regulatory management initiatives in the finance industry or in a related field?
- Complaints Handling experience.
- A post-secondary degree in a related discipline?
- Working knowledge of the insurance industry, financial services and compliance operations, ideally Knowledge of the Commercial Lines Insurance Market.
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
- Good Knowledge of local legal requirements and procedures.
- Strong Oral and Written communications skills.
- Management, agile working, data analytics skills are beneficial.
**Our Culture**
At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
We care about our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.
**Make a difference. Be** **challenged** **. Be inspired. Be** **supported** **.** **Love** **what you do. Work for us?**
**About Us**
Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals' first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at future with Zurich
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
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Environmental Compliance Officer
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+ **Relocation Authorized: None**
+ **Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project**
+ **Work Location: Toronto, ON**
# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
# Project Overview:
Bechtel is appointed as the Delivery Partner, supporting our customer Metrolinx as part of an integrated team, to help deliver the signature Ontario Line Subway Project, a transformational transit project for the Greater Toronto Area. The multi-billion-dollar project scope includes the design, build, operations and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being performed by two Public/Private Partnership (P3) Contractors, two Progressive Design Build Contractors and multiple advanced/early works contractors.
# Job Summary:
In this role, you will integrate environmental requirements into large-scale project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. You will provide input on bid decisions, identify new approaches, conduct inspections, and participate in emergency response. Your work will help reduce adverse environmental impacts of Bechtel projects. #LI-VB1
# Major Responsibilities:
+ Support Environmental Compliance programs on the Project
+ Work collaboratively with Metrolinx EPA to effectively execute the multiple contracts under your purview
+ Be an effective environmental representative of the Contracting Authority in meetings with stakeholders and Contractor/PCo
+ Support Metrolinx EPA with Contractor/PCo submittal reviews throughout the duration of the Project
+ Provide technical assistance to Field Services teams and other functions on environmental policies and programs
+ Work in collaboration with stakeholders to monitor contractor activities for environmental compliance within the assigned area
+ Provide guidance and oversight to the Environmental Inspector(s) assigned to your area
+ Review mapping of environmentally sensitive areas and determine potential impact due to construction activities
+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate/manage environmental risks
+ Consult with appropriate agencies regarding environmental issues and monitor regulations
+ Inspection of project sites to ensure environmental compliance with the regulatory standard and procedures
+ Monitor, log and report on environmental requirements of the Project, escalate critical items as required
# Education and Experience Requirements:
+ Requires a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Environmental or Geological Sciences or Engineering (or similar field of study) and a minimum of 8-10 years of environmental/industry work experience in construction industry or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
+ Experience working with Provincial (Ontario) and Federal environmental regulatory agencies and knowledge of Municipal. Provincial and Federal regulatory requirements
# Required Knowledge and Skills:
+ Excellent leadership skills to act as a role model, promoting a positive influence on the work of others through demonstration of technical expertise and effective interpersonal skills
+ Ability to establish collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
# Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
# Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
**_Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to_** ** **
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Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) provides strategic and hands-on leadership of all compliance functions, ensuring that Embark Student Corp.’s (“Embark”) compliance program and processes are comprehensive, updated, and upheld across the corporation—prioritizing client protection and trust.
The CCO leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies, conducts risk assessments, and continually evaluates and enhances compliance processes. The CCO stays apprised of any industry changes to legal and regulatory requirements and drives a culture of compliance that encourages continuous improvement and innovation. The CCO plays a key role in driving efficiency, process improvement, and proactively identifying opportunities to leverage technology and digitization to enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and scalability of compliance operations.
The CCO identifies potential procedural or efficiency gaps based on a nuanced understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and proactively recommends revisions and provides guidance to senior management and staff at all levels.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CCO is responsible for developing and implementing key strategies in alignment with Embark’s vision, united with the senior leadership team in their passion and purpose to help Canadians get the most out of their education.
Key Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of the CCO include:
Strategic Leadership:
- In collaboration with the senior leadership team, drive the execution of Embark’s purpose, vision, and strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and short-term targets.
- Support the CEO / Ultimate Designated Person (“UDP”) and other members of the senior leadership team in the identification, planning and execution of strategic and operational initiatives for the organization, ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, and the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Lead the Compliance team to success, aligning team goals with the organization’s strategic vision.
Compliance and Regulatory Leadership:
- Oversee all compliance functions, key risk indicators, and service levels within the Compliance Division, as assigned.
- Work closely with the Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”) and Chief Risk Officer (“CRO”) to ensure alignment across the compliance and legal functions.
- Assist and support the senior leaders within the Assurance department in other functional areas as required, including enterprise risk management, internal audit, data analytics, supervisory investigations, regulatory audits, inquiries and special projects, as directed.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries, lead regulatory audit processes, and respond to written regulatory requests.
- Provide assurance to senior leaders and the Board of Directors (“Board”) that effective and efficient compliance policies and procedures are in place, well understood and respected by all employees, and that Embark is complying with all applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
- Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) for Embark, ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations by establishing and maintaining effective AML policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements, and ensuring the AML program is integrated with the overall compliance and risk frameworks.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program to achieve compliance with applicable regulations that reflects Embark’s unique characteristics.
- Ensure compliance for marketing content across all mediums, sales practices, and account opening materials.
- Monitor changes to legal and regulatory requirements and identify gaps or weaknesses in compliance policies and procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for revisions to effectively mitigate such gaps.
- Analyze compliance processes to identify potential procedural or efficiency gaps, supporting an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Support governance matters, including the Independent Review Committee, in the development of operational and strategic plans.
- Manage regulatory filings and ensure proper record-keeping and documentation retention.
- Advise the CEO/UDP of potentially significant instances of non-compliant activities in a timely and prudent manner.
- As required, serve as the compliance subject matter expert for key corporate initiatives and projects across the organization.
- Manage, investigate, and respond to any client compliance inquiries or complaints, and respond to and communication with regulators as required, effectively navigating challenging compliance matters.
- Ensure Embark fulfills its prospectus obligations by overseeing prospectus disclosures to ensure they are accurate, complete, and compliant with all applicable securities laws and regulatory requirements.
Growth and Expansion:
- Support business activities in existing products and services and new opportunities in areas of growth, contributing to the organization’s overall growth and transformation.
Collaboration and Team Leadership:
- Provide hands-on and strategic leadership to the Compliance team, in the areas of audit, supervision, registration.
- Provide timely and effective feedback and support, consistent with compliance policies and directives.
- Actively engage with the senior leadership team to align on strategic priorities and drive cohesive execution of initiatives, coordinating efforts with the CLO and CRO.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
The Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) is a seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in compliance, legal, and regulatory roles, including a proven track record of overseeing and managing high-performing compliance teams.
The CCO brings extensive experience developing compliance policies and procedures within the financial services industry and possesses in-depth knowledge of Canadian compliance laws and regulations.
An agile, technologically savvy, and innovative leader, the CCO emphasizes continuous improvement in their approach, proactively seeking ways to automate compliance processes and enhance efficiency.
The CCO is both strategic and tactical in their approach, with a keen ability to manage competing priorities while working autonomously, and collaboratively, to fulfill key objectives. A skilled communicator and relationship builder, the CCO is able to quickly establish credibility across the organization, articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively to key stakeholder groups, including the board and senior leadership team.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Technical Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal, and/or regulatory roles, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in senior management roles with responsibility for managing a compliance team.
- Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) designation under NI-31-103, section 3.14 is required.
- Extensive experience with reviewing securities regulations (and other regulatory publications) and summarizing that into clear, concise, and plain language, providing guidance to impacted stakeholders.
- Experience in driving innovation and automation in compliance functions to improve process efficiency, strengthen controls, and deliver measurable improvements.
- Extensive experience drafting policies and procedures within the financial services industry.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to ensure that various stakeholders (e.g. subject matter experts) within departments across the organization complete the required impact assessments and other downstream work required to address regulatory changes and/or policy updates within stated timelines.
- Demonstrated exposure to and a nuanced understanding of the internal audit function, including experience with audit processes and frameworks.
- Strong organization and records management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian compliance laws and regulations and a nuanced understanding of the requirements for designing compliant processes.
- Successful completion of the Registered Education Savings Plan Dealers Association of Canada (RESPDAC) Scholarship Plan Dealer Sales Representative Proficiency Course, Branch Manager Course, and corporate product knowledge training courses.
- Completion of or ability to complete other related securities industry courses, such as the Chief Compliance Officers Qualifying Examination, Canadian Securities Course and Officers, and the Partners & Directors Course.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
Personal Attributes
- Life-long Learner: Committed to life-long learning and performance driven.
- Customer-Centric: Recognizes customers as the most important stakeholders.
- Analytical and Strategic: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze processes and practices to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
- High Emotional Intelligence: Navigates interpersonal relationships with sensitivity and awareness and listens to diverse perspective with an empathetic attitude, effectively managing conflict and building strong, positive relationships.
- Innovative: Embraces new ideas, technologies, change, and challenges, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and deliver value to the organization and its members.
- Integrity: Possesses high ethical standards and integrity and inspires trust and accountability across the organization.
- Organized: Strong time management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple competing priorities.
- Excellent Communicator: Articulates ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, to inspire and align teams.
- Collaborative: Works well with others, encouraging teamwork and open communication to achieve collective goals and deliver value.
- Driven by Excellence: Holds themselves and their teams to high standards, consistently striving for outstanding performance and results.