Head of Compliance NBFWM

Banque Nationale du Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank in Canada is seeking a Senior Director, NBFWM Compliance, to lead first- and second-line compliance teams within Wealth Management Compliance. You’ll advise executives on regulatory matters and represent the bank before authorities while guiding strategic regulatory initiatives.

You will drive transformation projects, partner with Legal Affairs, and promote a pragmatic, value-generating compliance culture across a large financial enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years in the securities industry or risk management, with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of investment dealer activities, wealth management, and regulatory risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the first-line and second-line compliance teams, investigations and internal review functions.
• Advise senior management and be the primary contact for regulatory compliance matters.
• Represent the organization before regulatory authorities and lead strategic regulatory matters.
• Support transformation projects by managing regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with Legal Affairs to resolve complex issues affecting the business line.
• Modernize the compliance program using data and emerging technologies, including AI.
• Promote a pragmatic, value-creating compliance culture across the organization.

Skills

Compliance management

Critical thinking

Diversity & Inclusion

Emotional intelligence

Innovation management

Leadership

Risk management

Securities

Wealth management

Business alignment

Decision making

Learning agility

Mobilization

Strategic vision

Managerial courage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Area(s) of interest: Wealth management, Risk management

A career as Senior Director, NBFWM Compliance, within the Wealth Management Compliance team at National Bank, means serving as a strategic leader in regulatory compliance, risk management and governance.

Through your engaging leadership, experience in a complex regulatory environment, entrepreneurial mindset and in-depth knowledge of the securities industry, you will have a positive impact on risk management, the evolution of the compliance program, strategic decision-making and the responsible growth of NBFWM.

Your role

• Lead the first-line and second-line compliance teams, as well as the investigations and internal review functions.
• Advise senior management and serve as the primary point of contact for NBFWM executives on regulatory compliance matters.
• Represent NBFWM before regulatory authorities and lead strategic and complex regulatory matters.
• Support transformation projects and business initiatives by ensuring rigorous management of regulatory risks.
• Work closely with Legal Affairs to resolve complex issues affecting the business line’s activities.
• Lead the modernization of the compliance program by leveraging innovation, data and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
• Promote a strong, pragmatic and value-creating compliance culture while engaging teams in a constantly evolving environment.

Your team

Within the Risk Management sector, you will be part of the Wealth Management Compliance team and report to the Vice-President, Wealth Management Compliance. As the compliance leader dedicated to NBFWM, you will lead three distinct teams comprising first-line and second-line compliance professionals, as well as specialists responsible for investigations, internal reviews, surveillance, analysis and quality assurance.

In this role, you will maintain a close partnership with National Bank Financial Wealth Management executives and sit on the business line’s executive committee. You will play a key role in identifying and managing regulatory risks, supporting strategic initiatives and maintaining a strong compliance culture across the organization.

NBFWM is one of Canada’s largest investment dealers and is distinguished by its entrepreneurial business model. By supporting nearly 950 investment advisors with diverse business practices, our team actively helps balance business objectives, client expectations and regulatory requirements. We stand out through our expertise, influence, collaborative mindset and ability to develop practical solutions in a complex and constantly evolving environment.

We foster a variety of continuous learning opportunities to support your development, including hands-on learning, training content made available to you and collaboration with colleagues who bring diverse expertise and backgrounds.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of business, compliance, risk management and regulatory relations. You will collaborate regularly with senior executives, regulatory authorities and several strategic partners across the organization. You will also contribute to the evolution of the compliance function by influencing the practices, processes and tools that support NBFWM’s responsible growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in the securities industry or risk management, including significant experience in team management and leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of investment dealer activities, NBFWM’s business environment and issues specific to wealth management.
• Strong command of the regulatory framework applicable to investment dealers and regulatory risk management practices.
• Experience managing complex regulatory matters and interacting with regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise strategic judgment, make decisions in ambiguous situations and effectively influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, challenge the status quo and propose pragmatic solutions that balance business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Professional designation: Membership in a Canadian law society, CPA or CFA designation is considered a significant asset.

Languages:

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Compliance Management Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Innovation Management Leadership Risk Management Securities Wealth Management Business Alignment Decision Making Learning Agility Mobilization Strategic Vision Managerial Courage

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual 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?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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