Senior Advisor, Federal Compliance and Client Experience, Collabria Financial Inc

Desjardins Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian credit card issuer is seeking a Senior Advisor for Federal Compliance and Client Experience. The successful candidate will lead compliance strategies and engage with federally regulated partners, playing a crucial role in ensuring regulatory alignment and enhancing client experiences. This position requires exceptional leadership capabilities, strong knowledge of the regulatory landscape, and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine years of relevant experience in federal compliance.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering presentations.
• Knowledge of key regulatory frameworks such as OSFI, FCAC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen federal partner support framework.
• Act as primary liaison for federally regulated credit union partners.
• Lead monthly Federal Working Group meetings.

Skills

Strategic business decisions

Customer focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

This position is within a subsidiary of the Desjardins Group called Collabria Financial Inc. www.collabriafinancial.ca/Collabria Financial Inc. is a leading Canadian credit card issuer. We specialize in white-label credit card programs tailored for Canadian credit unions, helping them serve both consumer and commercial members more effectively. Our client-centric approach emphasizes convenience, security, and value empowering credit unions to deepen relationships with their members and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. What sets Collabria apart is our foundation in partnership, collaboration, and responsiveness. We offer credit unions the ability to personalize product offerings under their own brand, enhancing the overall member experience. As a fast-growing organization, we offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and innovation. As a senior advisor, Federal Compliance and Client Experience at Collabria, you will be responsible for leading Collabria’s federal program in support of our federally regulated credit union partners. Reporting directly to the Chief Client Experience Officer, you will provide expert guidance, developing compliance strategies in collaboration with Collabria’s federally regulated partners, and engaging cross-functional teams within Collabria to execute on the action plans. You will also support business development, client program governance and client experience initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of the federally regulated financial services environment, exceptional leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex compliance relationships with clients. The ideal candidate is client-focused, regulatory-savvy, and skilled at navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Develop and strengthen Collabria’s federal partner support framework, ensuring a consistent and strategic approach to regulatory engagement

• Act as the primary liaison for federally regulated credit union partners, providing expert guidance on federal regulatory requirements

• Lead monthly Federal Working Group meetings, fostering collaboration and alignment on compliance priorities

• Continuously monitor and analyze changes in federal laws and regulations, evaluate their impact on Collabria’s business model, and recommend proactive, risk-informed strategies

• Collaborate with internal teams and credit union partners to design and implement effective regulatory action plans

• Support partners through audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation efforts, ensuring timely and thorough resolution of compliance matters

• You will also assist with conducting business development activities and provide high-level strategic advisory support to client experience initiatives, including the administration of the National Program and related governance frameworks for other client programs

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of nine years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experienced professional capable of making strategic business decisions and navigating challenging discussions

• Experience working in a federal compliance environment

• Experience managing client relationships

• Experience delivering presentation

• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec

• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Advanced knowledge of key regulatory frameworks and compliance, example OSFI, FCAC, B10, Privacy

• Advanced knowledge to interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable guidance

• Advanced intermediate knowledge Legal background

Communicates effectively, Complexity, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy

Trade Union (If applicable)

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Job Family

Legal Affairs (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-06-22