Head of compliance nbfwm

National Bank; Montreal; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; 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

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank is seeking a Senior Director, NBFWM Compliance in Montreal to lead and shape our Wealth Management Compliance program. You will manage first-line and second-line teams, advise executive leadership, and represent the bank with regulators on complex matters.

You will partner with Legal Affairs, drive program modernization through data and AI, and promote a pragmatic, value-driven compliance culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in securities industry or risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of investment dealer activities and wealth management.
• Strong command of regulatory framework for investment dealers and risk management.
• Experience leading complex regulatory matters and interacting with authorities.
• Ability to exercise strategic judgment and influence senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and pragmatic problem solving in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the first-line and second-line compliance teams, investigations, and internal review functions.
• Advise senior management and serve as primary point of contact for regulatory compliance matters.
• Represent NBFWM before regulatory authorities and lead complex regulatory matters.
• Support transformation projects and manage regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with Legal Affairs to address issues affecting business activities.
• Modernize the compliance program using data and emerging technologies, including AI.
• Foster a strong, pragmatic compliance culture across the organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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.

Your benefits

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
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• 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?

Join us!