We are seeking a diligent and experienced Associate for our client's Banking Compliance team for a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Governance, this position is crucial for executing day-to-day compliance activities and supporting the enhancement of the ongoing Compliance Risk Management (CRM) Program.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice-President of Corporate Compliance, focusing on core program activities, including compliance inventory management, risk assessment, and control management. This role also involves supporting vital business-as-usual activities such as policy management, complaints handling, and overall compliance administration.

Core Responsibilities (Must-Haves)

The primary focus of this role will be on the design, execution, and management of the compliance framework.

1. Compliance Program Design & Execution

• Manage and maintain the branch's regulatory requirements and compliance control inventories.

• Oversee and manage regulatory change management procedures, ensuring timely implementation and updates.

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of annual and quarterly compliance risk assessments.

2. Policy & Procedures Management

• Support the end-to-end management of compliance-related policies and procedures.

• Act as a key liaison with the central policy management team, coordinating all local policy management activities.

• Manage the policy development and review cycle for all policies and procedures managed directly by the compliance team.

Additional Responsibilities (Assets & Nice-to-Haves)

While focusing on the core responsibilities, the Associate will also provide support in the following areas:

• Compliance Training: Assist in managing, developing, and delivering compliance training programs; liaise with the central training team, and track completion.

• Corporate Compliance Administration: Handle ongoing administrative duties, including provincial/business registrations (with legal support), preparing internal reports, and managing shared team data resources.

• Complaints Management: Support the implementation of consumer protection regulations and guidelines (e.g., FCAC) and facilitate the dispute resolution and investigation process.

• Advisory Services: Provide subject matter support on topics such as Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption policies (including gift & expense reviews), privacy matters, and compliance risk implications of new products.

• Other Duties: Support compliance-related projects, assist in remediating any departmental issues, and provide ad-hoc advisory support as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree (ideally in economics, business administration, or public administration).

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience within a compliance department at a Canadian federally regulated financial institution (e.g., bank, trust company).

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.