Compliance Associate

Securian Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Securian Canada is looking for a Compliance Associate to ensure adherence to laws and internal policies. In this critical role, you will develop compliance programs, educate teams, manage documentation for audits, and ensure that the company complies with evolving legislative requirements. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, along with a commitment to helping Canadians build secure futures.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid vacation time

Paid volunteer day

Paid personal and wellness days

Educational assistance of up to CAD 3,500

Flexible health and wellness account

Up to 14% RRSP contribution matching

Family-friendly maternity/parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in legislative and corporate compliance management is required.
• Previous experience in compliance or financial services is preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Educate business units on compliance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We’re agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.

Who we need

The Compliance Associate will report to the Compliance Manager and will play a critical role in ensuring that the company is adhering to relevant laws, regulations and internal policies. This is accomplished by assisting in the creation and implementation of compliance policies and procedures. The Compliance Associate will act as a critical point of communication as it relates to evolving requirements, industry best practices and our Policies and Procedures.

What you will do

• Research and analyze applicable legislative and regulatory requirements related to insurance products, ancillary products, field operations and home office administration
• Create, update and maintain compliance policies and procedures and other related documentation
• Educate and inform the business units about compliance requirements, including legislative and business practices
• Prepare formal and informal compliance reports and other communications to the business units on a regular and ad hoc basis
• Manage the development and delivery of compliance training programs
• Organize and manage documentation for regulatory, internal audit and other reviews and examinations and assist with the arrangements for such examinations, audits, and reviews
• Manage the Regulatory Compliance Department’s inboxes (Compliance, Privacy and Escalations), files and records and performing other administrative duties as needed
• Track project plans for implementation of legislative requirements and regulatory changes and working with the various departments to ensure that implementation plans are being met
• Ensure communications and bulletins issued by the Regulatory Compliance Department reach the intended audience in a timely manner
• Act as administrator for the annual regulatory compliance management attestation process for all applicable entities, including coordinating with management and the service provider, track completion, work with business units to resolve any gaps that have been identified and documenting them accordingly
• Review, assign control objectives and flag for internal distribution quarterly legislative and regulatory updates for all applicable entities and ensuring that applicable quarterly legislative and regulatory updates have been incorporated into regulatory compliance management programs for quality control and monitoring and testing purposes
• Support with the annual Payment Card Industry (PCI) assessment by working with the external QSA and business units to successfully maintain the PCI Attestation of Compliance
• Assist the Ombudsperson with customer complaints by investigating, responding, reporting and analyzing trends
• Handle, analyze and report on Privacy incidences that arise as per legislative requirements
• Review and approve agent license applications for sponsorship while also maintaining the agent licensing database
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

What you will bring

• Post-secondary education or equivalent of knowledge and skills acquired through related work experience
• Experience in legislative and corporate compliance management
• Previous experience in Compliance and / or the financial services industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and demonstrate a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Focused, results-oriented individual with the strong ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and possess exemplary organizational skills
• Must possess exemplary knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and have the ability to quickly learn new technology
• Knowledge of Ethidex, Resolver would be considered an asset
• AML course work would be considered an asset
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset

When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.

Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including :

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time , plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
• Family-friendly maternity / parental leave and,
• Many more benefits, perks and programs.

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact [emailprotected] for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada / Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.

Who we are – and who we’re here for

We’re here for all Canadians and their families – however they define family. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count.

For more than 65 years, we’ve been giving Canadians the confidence to face life’s uncertainties. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Burnaby, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Securian Canada brings together strong local roots and expertise, a North American footprint, and a global perspective – all while innovating at the speed the markets we serve expect.

Together with our U.S. parent company, Securian Financial, we are a leading insurance provider in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care – providing specialized experiences to those we serve.

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We’re agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.