Senior Compliance Advisor

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive retirement program

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation and wellbeing days

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Incentive program

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Canada is seeking a Senior Compliance Advisor to guide regulatory matters across insurance, savings, and retirement solutions.

You will support Sales teams and the Manufacturer, develop practical recommendations, and deliver training while maintaining compliance frameworks. This role operates pan-Canada in a hybrid setup with strong French and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of a Canadian Bar Association or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal affairs, or a regulatory field.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework governing insurance and savings products.
• Excellent collaboration, influencing, and communication skills.
• Advanced French and English proficiency; able to train diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on regulatory matters affecting distribution and manufacturing.
• Support teams in projects by developing practical, actionable recommendations.
• Act as steward of the compliance training offering and ensure its evolution.
• Design, structure, and deliver training sessions for internal and external partners.
• Assess regulatory risks and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Contribute to maintaining the compliance framework and engage with stakeholders and industry associations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Training delivery

Communication

Job description

Description

Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about compliance and eager to put your expertise to work in a rapidly evolving industry? Join a company committed to helping clients feel confident and secure about their future. As a Senior Compliance Advisor, you will play a strategic role in supporting both Sales teams and the Manufacturer by helping them understand and navigate complex regulatory matters related to insurance, individual savings, and retirement solutions. You will also contribute to high-impact initiatives that are shaping the future of the organization, while leveraging your expertise in a collaborative, supportive environment focused on growth and development.

You will be part of the Advisory Services and Partner Relations team, recognized for its legal and regulatory expertise and composed of three Senior Compliance Advisors and one Assistant Director. You will report directly to the Assistant Director, Compliance, Advisory Services and Partner Relations.

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What You’ll Accomplish

• Provide advisory services on complex regulatory matters affecting the business, particularly in distribution and manufacturing activities.
• Support teams in their projects and initiatives by developing practical, actionable recommendations.
• Act as the steward of the compliance training offering, ensuring its consistency, relevance, and ongoing evolution.
• Design, structure, and deliver training sessions for internal and external partners.
• Assess regulatory risks associated with projects and initiatives and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Contribute to maintaining the compliance framework, strategic discussions, and interactions with internal and external stakeholders, as well as industry associations.

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What We’re Looking For

• Member in good standing of a Canadian Bar Association or the Chambre des notaires du Québec (required).
• 8 to 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal affairs, or a regulatory field, preferably within the insurance, savings, or distribution sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework governing the distribution and manufacturing of insurance and savings products.
• Excellent collaboration, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in clear and simple language.
• Comfortable delivering presentations and training sessions to a variety of audiences.
• Advanced French proficiency required. Advanced English proficiency is also required, as the incumbent will collaborate with, train, and support brokerage network partners as well as internal stakeholders located outside Quebec on a regular basis in a pan-Canadian context.

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Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development go hand in hand with a shared pursuit of excellence.
• Access to artificial intelligence tools that enhance personal productivity and support organizational growth.
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment offering flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

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Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plan.
• Competitive retirement savings program.
• Employee share purchase plan.
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days.
• Telemedicine services.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Performance-based incentive program, discounts on iA products, and much more.

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For positions posted in Ontario:

The typical hiring range for this position is between 96 861$ and 139 208$ CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.