Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with an organization within the Broader Public Sector for a Bilingual Legal Compliance Officer (French and English) in Toronto. This is a contract position for 4-6 months with a strong possibility of extension based on business needs and performance within the role. This is a hybrid model (3-days on-site) that will involve providing expertise on regulations while handling inquiries and complaints from investors and market participants via phone, email, and written correspondence

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear guidance related to regulations and compliance requirements.
• Address inquiries and complaints promptly, ensuring adherence to service standards.
• Evaluate and escalate potential regulatory issues for further review.
• Draft responses on topics including registration, regulatory filings, issuer obligations, complaint procedures, unregistered trading, and the roles of self-regulatory organizations.
• Utilize internal databases and national systems to gather pertinent information.
• Collaborate with the team to monitor communication channels and ensure timely responses.
• Contribute to updating internal resources to reflect regulatory changes.
• Identify emerging trends and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate, contact center, financial services, legal, or regulatory environments.
• Post-secondary education in Law, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bilingualism in French and English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal and policy matters clearly.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in regulatory agencies or knowledge of legal administrative procedures is a plus.
• Completion of securities or industry-related courses is beneficial.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.