Director, Control Testing

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Director of Control Testing within the Compliance and Non-Financial Risk Management team. You will lead a team responsible for independently assessing control design and operating effectiveness, collaborating with AML, Compliance, and Operational Risk, and ensuring rigorous risk management practices across the bank.

You will guide regulatory compliance and control testing strategies while fostering internal mobility, training, and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, control testing, internal audit or risk certification.
• At least three years of experience in personnel management or team leadership.
• Experience in the banking sector or in a regulated financial services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the proceeds of crime (money Laundering) and terrorist financing Act and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
• Relevant certification in anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or fraud review is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for independently assessing the design and operational effectiveness of controls.
• Work closely with the Anti-money Laundering, Compliance, Operational risk, Internal Audit and various business sectors teams.
• Maintain constructive relationships while taking an independent and rigorous look at risk management practises.
• Support ongoing development of training programs and professional development resources for the team.
• Contribute to strengthening regulatory compliance and control testing across the bank.

Skills

Business Alignment

Critical Thinking

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Decision Making

Diversity & Inclusion

Emotional Intelligence

Innovation Management

Learning Agility

Managerial Courage

Mobilization

Partner Development

Resiliency

Risk Management

Strategic Vision

Strategy Execution

Stress Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field

Master’s degree is an asset

Job description

A career as a Director, Control testing in the Compliance and Non-Financial risk Management team at National Bank means leading a team responsible for independently assessing the design and operational effectiveness of controls. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance and control testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, control testing, internal audit or risk certification.
• At least three years of experience in personnel management or team leadership.
• Experience in the banking sector or in a regulated financial services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the proceeds of crime (money Laundering) and terrorist financing Act and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
• Relevant certification in anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or fraud review is an asset

The Vice-President – Compliance and Non-Financial risk Management brings together specialists who work proactively and collaboratively to strengthen the effectiveness of controls, meet regulatory expectations and continuously improve practises.

In the compliance and non-financial risk management sector, you lead a team of specialists and work closely with the Anti-money Laundering, Compliance, Operational risk, Internal Audit and various business sectors teams. You help maintain constructive relationships while taking an independent and rigorous look at risk management practises.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, control testing, internal audit or risk certification.
• At least three years of experience in personnel management or team leadership.
• Experience in the banking sector or in a regulated financial services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the proceeds of crime (money Laundering) and terrorist financing Act and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
• Relevant certification in anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or fraud review is an asset

Your job

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, control testing, internal audit or risk certification.
• At least three years of experience in personnel management or team leadership.
• Experience in the banking sector or in a regulated financial services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the proceeds of crime (money Laundering) and terrorist financing Act and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
• Relevant certification in anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or fraud review is an asset

Your team

The Vice-President – Compliance and Non-Financial risk Management brings together specialists who work proactively and collaboratively to strengthen the effectiveness of controls, meet regulatory expectations and continuously improve practises.

In the compliance and non-financial risk management sector, you lead a team of specialists and work closely with the Anti-money Laundering, Compliance, Operational risk, Internal Audit and various business sectors teams. You help maintain constructive relationships while taking an independent and rigorous look at risk management practises.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, control testing, internal audit or risk certification.
• At least three years of experience in personnel management or team leadership.
• Experience in the banking sector or in a regulated financial services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the proceeds of crime (money Laundering) and terrorist financing Act and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
• Relevant certification in anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or fraud review is an asset

Languages: French

Required skills

Business Alignment, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Diversity & Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation Management, Learning Agility, Managerial Courage, Mobilization, Partner Development, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic Vision, Strategy Execution, Stress Management

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine serviceVirtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?