Senior Advisor Compliance Investigations Wealth Management

Banque Nationale du Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement opportunities

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor, Compliance Investigations, Wealth Management in Montreal. This hybrid permanent role involves leading regulatory investigations, collaborating with Legal Affairs and external counsel, and maintaining rigorous documentation while aligning with governance and risk management standards.

The successful candidate will bring a law degree or equivalent, strong investigation experience, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Membership in the Barreau is an asset.
• Education or experience in investigation.
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct Standards Manual (MNC) courses are desirable.
• Excellent capacity for analysis and synthesis, rigor, critical thinking and ability to address complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure management, execution and control of regulatory investigation files conducted by Compliance: identify mandate, potential breaches and applicable rules; develop investigation plans and strategies; follow-ups; questioning of relevant parties; maintain rigorous documentation and confidentiality; drafting and reviewing reports.
• Provide expertise in investigations or litigation files mandated by Legal Affairs and in questions from partners.
• Maintain investigation protocols to ensure proper and consistent management of files and manage litigation risk.
• Recommend corrective and disciplinary measures to managers responsible for the subject of the investigation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory disclosure obligations and prescribed deadlines.
• Maintain communication between stakeholders and coordinate activities across Compliance, Legal Affairs, External Counsel, Corporate Security and Employee Relations.

Skills

Investigation experience

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Master's degree (related field)

Job description

Senior Advisor Compliance Investigations Wealth Management

Hybrid

Job number

34973

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

20-Aug-2026

Area(s) of interest: Risk management, Legal

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Advisor, Compliance Investigations, Wealth Management, at National Bank, means acting as a specialist in the identification and analysis of potential breaches of rules, policies and procedures from approved persons. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization thanks to your ability to recognize risks and ensure sound risk management.

Joining our team means growing in a dynamic, evolving context, where the work is stimulating and diverse.

Your role:

• Ensure the management, execution and control of regulatory investigation files conducted by Compliance: identification of the mandate, potential breaches and applicable rules, policy and procedures, development of investigation plans and strategies, follow-ups, questioning of the relevant parties, maintain rigorous documentation and confidentiality, drafting and reviewing reports;
• Provide expertise in the context of investigation or litigation files mandated by Legal Affairs and of questions from our partners;
• Maintain investigation protocols/procedures to ensure proper and consistent management of files and manage litigation risk;
• Recommend appropriate corrective and disciplinary measures to the managers responsible for subject of the investigation;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory disclosure obligations and prescribed deadlines;
• Maintain communication between stakeholders and coordinate activities: Compliance, Legal Affairs, External Counsel, Corporate Security and Employee Relations to ensure the effective management of activities.

Your team :

The position reports to the Director of Investigations within the Compliance - Wealth Management and Financial Markets sector.

Prerequisites:

• Completed Bachelor of Laws degree, related to the industry and 6 years of relevant experience or Master's degree completed, related to the business line and 4 years of relevant experience
• Member of the Barreau (an asset)
• Education or experience in investigation
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct Standards Manual (MNC) course, desirable;
• Excellent capacity for analysis and synthesis, rigor, critical thinking and recognized ability to identify and address complex issues.

Languages:

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

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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?

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?

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