Canada Compliance & Risk Lead - Contract

Akkodis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Toronto is looking for a Senior Country Compliance & Operational Risk Manager on a contract basis. This mid-senior level role involves leading compliance within the firm’s Markets businesses, ensuring timely risk mitigation, managing regulatory inquiries, and developing training plans. Candidates must have over 10 years of compliance experience, strong knowledge of Canadian regulations, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing operational risk activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of compliance experience within an investment dealer.
• Strong knowledge of CIRO rules, National Instruments, and UMIR.
• Proven ability to manage compliance programs and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead country-level C&OR risk assessments.
• Produce country-level C&OR reporting.
• Ensure timely remediation of internal audit and regulatory issues.
• Evaluate internal audit findings and advise on remediation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of Canadian regulatory landscape

Analytical capabilities

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A financial services firm in Toronto is looking for a Senior Country Compliance & Operational Risk Manager on a contract basis. This mid-senior level role involves leading compliance within the firm’s Markets businesses, ensuring timely risk mitigation, managing regulatory inquiries, and developing training plans. Candidates must have over 10 years of compliance experience, strong knowledge of Canadian regulations, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing operational risk activities.