Compliance Specialist

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community events

Flexible work

Learning budgets

Professional development

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join Private Capital Compliance. You will support the compliance function, advising Wealth Advisors, Associates and Regulators, handling a high volume of information with a deep understanding of the business.

The team operates on a hybrid model with in-office and remote days. The base salary range is CA$70,000–CA$80,000, with actual start depending on experience and internal equity; strong knowledge of NI 31-103 and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related work experience in compliance, finance, or operations.
• Undergraduate degree and industry coursework (Canadian Securities Course, CFA Level 1).
• Familiar with NI 31-103 and rules set by OSC, BCSC, AMF, FINTRAC.
• Collaborative team player with effective communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with AI productivity tools to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance-related project support.
• Develop or revise policy and procedure documentation and guidelines.
• Assist in system/applications transitions and compliance case development.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes via automation and approved AI tools.
• Deliver compliance training to staff.
• Participate in Compliance Team meetings with Asset Mix & Trading Operations.
• Review regulatory filings and audits such as NI 31-103 inquiries and OSC/BCSC reviews.
• Maintain registration listings of firm registrants.
• Review outside activities, gifts, conflicts of interest, and attestations.
• Review referral arrangements for NI 31-103 compliance.
• Review quarterly non-resident investments for compliance with limits.
• Assess high-risk clients for suspicious activity and perform KYC reports.
• Prepare regulatory reports including CRS/FATCA and 45-106.Review marketing materials for compliance.
• Perform regulatory checks/spot audits and provide guidance.
• Stay current with regulatory changes.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

AI productivity tools

Education

Undergraduate degree

Canadian Securities Course

CFA Level 1

Tools

Salesforce

APX

Job description

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our Private Capital Compliance team. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will support the overall compliance function of the business. You will be one of the primary resources for the firm’s Wealth Advisors, Associates and Regulators. This is a content heavy position that will require a deep understanding of the business and the ability to manage a high volume of information flowing from both internal and external sources.

Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.

What You Will Do

• Provide compliance-related project support
• Assist in development or revision of policy and procedure documentation and guidelines
• Support for system/application transition e.g. records’ reconciliation between APX and Salesforce, development of compliance cases
• Help identify opportunities to streamline and enhance compliance processes through automation and approved AI tools
• Deliver compliance-related training to staff
• Actively participate in Compliance Team meetings with Asset Mix & Trading Operations and other functional teams.
• Provide support for and review regulatory filings and reviews such as Pooled Fund Filings, OSC Investment Fund Survey, and BCSC Risk Assessment Questionnaire, other regulatory inquiries and audits
• Cross reference disciplinary notices provided by regulatory bodies
• Maintain a registration listing of the company’s individual registrants
• Review outside activities, gifts and entertainment, conflicts of interest, and employee attestations, as applicable.
• Review and maintain referral arrangements to ensure compliance with the requirements of National Instrument 31-103 ("NI 31-103")
• Review accounts quarterly to ensure that non-resident investments are within allowable limits
• Review medium and high-risk clients for suspicious activity
• Know Your Client ("KYC") – generate quarterly reports for registered staff (Wealth Advisors) and conduct follow up’s
• Review client files to ensure they are accurate and complete
• Assist with preparation of regulatory reports including CRS / FATCA and 45-106 Reports of Exempt Distributions Ensure marketing materials are reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable legislation
• Perform regulatory compliance checks/spot audits to guarantee continuous regulatory compliance
• Responsible for answering compliance-related questions to provide regulatory guidance regarding our products and services
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes

What You Bring

• You have a minimum of two years of related work experience, ideally in compliance, finance, or operations from a financial and/or investment firm.
• You have an undergraduate degree and industry-specific coursework (Canadian Securities Course, CFA Level 1).
• You are familiar with NI 31-103 and rules set by regulatory authorities such as the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC"), British Columbia Securities Commission ("BCSC"), Autorité des marchés financiers ("AMF"), and Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada ("FINTRAC").
• You have a collaborative, team player spirit that helps you work well with others and communicate effectively.
• You possess an analytical mind and enjoy solving problems with an eye for detail.
• You have the ability to work efficiently under pressure, both individually and as part of a team, dealing with changes and interruptions while maintaining strict deadlines.
• You have practical experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot or similar) and have applied them to improve efficiency, automate routine tasks, and support process improvements

The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000–$80,000.

The midpoint represents our general market target for a fully qualified and experienced individual performing the role. Actual starting salary may fall below or above the midpoint depending on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications, as well as internal equity considerations. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

What We Offer

At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we’re "invested in our greatest asset, you". Our shared goals reflect what matters most to our people:

• Your community: we foster belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility. Enjoy social events, volunteering and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Our flexible work practices are designed to support work-life balance and provide employees with flexibility in where and how they work
• Your growth: we prioritize your development with meaningful work, continuous learning budgets, paid study days and support for professional designations.
• Recognizing you: your contributions are rewarded with competitive total compensation, retirement savings support, wellness credits, enhanced parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact [e-mail] if you require accommodation.

AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.