Senior Compliance Advisor - Fair Business Practices

iA Financial Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Compliance Advisor to enhance compliance practices within a dynamic environment. The role involves leadership on fair business practices, monitoring of compliance indicators, and analysis of customer complaints. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in law and 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance or risk management. A hybrid work environment and competitive benefits are offered, encouraging a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Vacation and personal development days

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or oversight in the financial sector.
• In-depth knowledge of requirements related to sound business practices and fair treatment of customers.
• Advanced knowledge of English for communication with English-speaking contacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and act as an internal reference for fair business practices.
• Monitor FTC indicators and conduct targeted monitoring activities.
• Analyze customer complaints and provide recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influential leadership

Knowledge of compliance practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Job Title

Senior Compliance Advisor – Fair Business Practices

Build the future with us

Would you like to play a key role in implementing and developing compliance practices within a rapidly changing organization? Are you known for your influential leadership, thoroughness, and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders? This opportunity is for you!

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Advisor – Sound Business Practices to join our second line of defense team in Risk Management and Corporate Compliance.

What you will accomplish with us

As Senior Compliance Advisor – Fair Business Practices, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are your main responsibilities:

Leadership and expertise in fair business practices

• Act as an internal reference for issues related to fair business practices and fair treatment of customers (FTC).
• Contribute to the evolution of compliance practices and tools in collaboration with the business sectors and entities concerned.
• Participate in sectoral governance meetings on topics related to sound business practices.
• Support the Head of Regulatory Compliance in reporting and preparing strategic analyses.

Fair treatment of customers (FTC) process

• Monitor and track FTC indicators in sectors and entities subject to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct targeted monitoring activities in sectors and entities subject to fair treatment obligations.
• Produce analyses and recommendations to improve compliance and reduce FTC-related risks.

Complaint handling process

• Analyze customer complaints in accordance with the established process.
• Make decisions for customers in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify trends based on the analysis of customer complaints.
• Make recommendations to various departments to correct the causes of complaints and improve business practices.

What could accelerate your success in this position

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law.
• Relevant experience (5 to 8 years) in regulatory compliance, risk management, or oversight in the financial sector.
• In-depth knowledge of requirements related to sound business practices and fair treatment of customers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influential leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of English, as the person will be required to communicate with English‑speaking internal and external contacts on a weekly basis.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces. Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness and personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more!

Apply now and take control of your career where your talent really counts!

Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)

Québec, Québec

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-01-14

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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