Compliance Specialist - Enhanced Diligence

McKinsey & Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Toronto is seeking experienced professionals for its Ethics and Compliance function. The role involves managing risks, ensuring compliance, and performing complex research. Ideal candidates have significant experience in diligence research and regulatory reporting, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a collaborative community and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Continuous learning programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Global community and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience with in-depth diligence research and reporting preferred.
• Experience undertaking complex research independently and efficiently using a range of web-based sources.
• Strong personal presence and credibility with the ability to work across all levels of seniority.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks to the firm and its clients through compliance efforts.
• Instill trust by ensuring the firm serves clients and communities with integrity.
• Communicate nuanced analysis on complex topics with limited sources of information.

Skills

Diligence research

Regulatory reporting

Complex research

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or professional certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Web-based research tools

Job description

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have :

• Continuous learning : Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters : From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community : With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits : On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

You will be part of McKinsey’s Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function and based in one of our primary regions of operation. The E&C function’s mission is to manage risks to the firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling the firm’s client impact and innovation.

The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of the firm. McKinsey has an E&C program that is structured in a way that ensures that it is well designed, empowered to function effectively, and works in practice.

Our E&C program includes a clear message that misconduct is not tolerated as well as policies, procedures, training, monitoring and consequence management to ensure the program is well-integrated into the firm’s operations and workforce.

This opportunity works in Client Service Compliance, which is responsible for instilling trust that the firm serves clients and communities with integrity.

This role reports to the Compliance Sr. Manager, Legal Review and Screening.

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree(s) and or applicable professional certifications preferred

5+ years professional experience with in-depth diligence research and reporting preferred

5+ years professional experience on litigation or regulatory reporting preferred

Experience undertaking complex research independently and efficiently using a range of web-based sources and using Internet search strategies

Experience in or aptitude for mastering risk-related data sets and technology solutions

Experience in non-English language research. Experience (work or research) in multiple geographies is important; experience in accessing and researching legal records globally is a plus

Comfort with, and preferably advanced knowledge of, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Aptitude for involvement in database design, including web-enabled, a plus

Strong attention to detail and proven track record of having to communicate nuanced analysis on complex topics with limited sources of information

Proven track record of developing and mentoring more junior colleagues

Strong personal presence and credibility with the ability to work across all levels of seniority, cultivating trust-based, peer-counselor relationships in a highly matrixed environment

Occasional travel required, and must have the ability to work across several time zones as needed

Outstanding English written and oral communication skills, including clear and concise writing and editorial skills and excellent listening skills; other language skills (e.g., French, German, Spanish, Mandarin) is a plus