Compliance Manager

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningstar is hiring a Compliance Manager for its Toronto office to support compliance programs for both the Index business and Sustainalytics ESG. This role involves ensuring policies meet regulations and advising staff on compliance issues, all while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in compliance or regulatory control processes.
• Experience with regulatory inquiries preferred.
• Sound judgment and strong analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance program to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on conduct and compliance matters.
• Prepare and file compliance reports as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Investigative Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Morningstar is currently seeking a Compliance Manager for its Toronto office. The Compliance Manager will be responsible for supporting the Compliance Programs for both Morningstar’s Index business and the Sustainalytics ESG business.

This is a position based in our office in Toronto. We are operating in a hybrid environment, where we are in-office 3 days/week.

The Role:

Given the current market and regulatory environment, many rules and regulations have been enacted globally. These rules and regulations continue to be updated. This role will be part of the Sustainalytics Compliance team (with members in Madrid, Bucharest and Amsterdam) but will also help with the Index Compliance team (with Chief Compliance Officer in London). The candidate will be responsible for helping the Sustainalytics Compliance team and the Index Compliance team ensure that the policies and procedures are in compliance with regulatory schemes and ensuring staff understand their responsibilities under the rules and regulations.

In this role, the successful candidate will have the ability to shape the role and have a meaningful impact. The Compliance Manager will be expected to do the following:

• Support the compliance program to meet the relevant regulatory requirements
• Provide advice and guidance to employees on matters relating to conduct and compliance
• Support the preparation for, and conduct of, regulatory examinations or inquiries
• Prepare and file any compliance reports required by regulators
• Support standard procedures for the intake, investigation and reporting of potential compliance related incidents to ensure that they are appropriately and consistently evaluated and resolved
• Report on existing and emerging compliance issues, vulnerabilities and risks to the CCO
• Maintain records of any incidents/violation reports received, including details of any actions taken
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Compliance team by sharing best practices, knowledge, expertise, and lessons learned on a regular basis
• Assist with the development, maintenance and delivery of compliance materials and training
• Assist with the continuous improvement of global compliance programs
• Maintain compliance files and records
• Assist with implementing and maintaining policies and procedures for the general operation of the global compliance program
• Foster, and maintain, a good working relationship with relevant regulators (including ESMA and BaFin) as well as compliance colleagues, members of other internal control functions and business management

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in compliance / regulatory control processes developed in Compliance, Internal Audit or Legal within Financial Services
• Experience interacting with, and responding to inquiries from, regulators is preferred
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Advanced communication skills (verbal and written) to report regulatory compliance information
• Strong analytical and investigative skills and sound judgment
• Understanding/experience of credit rating or index or ESG businesses would be an advantage
• A bachelor’s degree is required

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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