Privacy and Complaints Officer

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Toronto seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee the Bank's Privacy Program and manage compliance with federal and provincial laws. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in privacy and data protection within the Canadian financial services sector. This full-time permanent position requires strong leadership in regulatory compliance and risk mitigation, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on compliance excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, and regulatory roles in Canadian financial services.
• At least 7 years in a senior compliance role working closely with executives.
• Knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bank’s Privacy Program ensuring compliance with privacy laws.
• Lead the Bank’s Complaint Handling and Issue Management Programs.
• Prepare and review regulatory filings and reports.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Position Details

Department / Branch: Compliance Department

Reports To: Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Toronto Downtown Head Office

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Bank’s Privacy Program to ensure compliance with federal and provincial privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, Quebec, BC, Alberta) and internal data protection policies;
• Lead and manage the Bank’s Complaint Handling and Issue Management Programs;
• Identify, assess, and prioritize compliance issues, and implement effective action plans;
• Prepare and review regulatory filings and reports to agencies such as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, OSFI, FCAC, etc.;
• Provide strategic leadership in privacy governance, complaints and issue management, risk mitigation, awareness, and regulatory compliance across all departments;
• Oversee investigations and take appropriate actions to mitigate risk and meet regulatory reporting obligations;
• Develop, implement, and update relevant compliance policies and procedures;
• Contribute to building and maintaining compliance reports (e.g., Chief Compliance Officer reporting);
• Prepare and deliver compliance-related presentations as required;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) Framework, including the Financial Consumer Protection Framework (FCPF);
• Provide training and support on the use of Resolver, including developing training materials, administrating the system, and capturing controls;
• Deliver hands-on training to relevant staff to ensure effective use of Resolver in meeting regulatory requirements;
• Support other regulatory compliance tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, and regulatory roles within the Canadian financial services industry;
• At least 7 years in a senior compliance role working closely with executive decision-makers;
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and regulatory bodies;
• Strong understanding of evolving regulations and best practices in the financial sector;
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, communication, problem-solving, and project management;
• Valid professional designation in Compliance (e.g., CCEP, CIPP/C, CAMS) is considered an asset.

Recruitment Process, Privacy and Accessibility Notice

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