Director of Regulatory Reporting

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A large financial institution in Canada is seeking an experienced Director of Regulatory Reporting to oversee the build-out of regulatory processes. This leadership role will require managing a newly created team, ensuring accuracy in regulatory filings including OSFI and IIROC. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and over 7 years of experience in regulatory reporting, with strong skills in governance and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in regulatory reporting or external audit.
• Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regulatory reporting team.
• Oversee preparation of regulatory filings, including OSFI and IIROC.
• Design and implement internal controls for regulatory processes.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Our client, a large financial institution, is building a newly formed Consolidated Finance Regulatory Reporting team and is seeking an experienced Director of Regulatory Reporting to lead the build-out and execution of regulatory reporting processes under a strong governance and control framework. This newly created role will play a key part in consolidating and overseeing all regulatory reporting deliverables including OSFI, IIROC, and other financial regulatory filings across the bank's Canadian entities.

You will be responsible for managing the BAU preparation of regulatory statements, supporting regulatory change initiatives, and implementing best-in-class controls. This is a high-impact leadership role with a strong emphasis on controls, governance, and regulatory transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a newly created team responsible for the bank's consolidated regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and review of routine regulatory filings including OSFI, IIROC, and other applicable requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure reporting accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and governance structures across regulatory reporting processes.
• Support new business initiatives, regulatory changes, and accounting policy changes (e.g., IFRS), ensuring reporting alignment and operational readiness.
• Work closely with internal audit and risk management teams to address control deficiencies and continuously strengthen the reporting environment.
• Transition existing work from the Financial Reporting team into the new Regulatory Reporting function while minimizing disruption and maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in regulatory reporting, external audit, financial reporting, or risk and controls, preferably within a large financial institution or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., OSFI, IIROC) is preferred.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and enhancing internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through change or transformation, particularly in newly established functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise across finance, risk, audit, and regulatory stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with IFRS accounting changes and their impact on regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with RBC systems, structure, and reporting processes.