Senior Compliance Officer, Enterprise Risk Management – FinDev Canada

Export Development Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development financial institution in Canada seeks a Senior Compliance Officer to enhance the Compliance Risk Management Program. This role involves regulatory adherence, risk assessment, and collaboration with various stakeholders to support compliance initiatives. Candidates must have a bachelor's in finance, 10+ years in compliance, and fluency in English and French. Working options include a hybrid model with flexibility in location. Impactful work and a collaborative culture await you at this dynamic organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative culture

Impactful work opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance or enterprise risk management.
• Fluency in both English and French.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance program implementation and legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement compliance controls.
• Develop training on compliance matters for staff.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Risk assessment proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law or related field

Tools

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer!

Welcome to FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development. We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization on development finance, and on the world at large.

Position & Team Overview

The Senior Compliance Officer works closely with members of the compliance and enterprise risk management teams in the Chief Risk Officer’s group. FinDev Canada’s compliance function ensures the effective implementation and continuous enhancement of the Compliance Risk Management Program. This program is designed to identify, assess, manage, monitor, and report compliance risks arising from FinDev Canada’s activities, including international branch offices, and fostering a strong culture of ethics and integrity.

The Senior Compliance Officer plays a key role in developing, executing, and enhancing the compliance program to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards. The Senior Compliance Officer also supports the enterprise risk management team across other risk elements to draft, review, implement, and monitor enterprise risk management policies, key risk indicators, controls, and reporting.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the implementation of FinDev Canada’s Compliance Program including applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime, privacy, conflicts of interest, insider trading, among other risks and obligations.
• Support the design, implementation, and testing of controls or compliance, and other enterprise risks. Where appropriate, conduct risk assessments and assist in the identification of more effective compliance or enterprise risk controls.
• Support the drafting, review, implementation, and monitoring of enterprise risk management policy instruments.
• Identify and assess compliance issues and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure risk mitigation measures are effective and aligned with strategic priorities and risk appetite.
• Provide guidance and develop training for employees and management on compliance and risk-related matters.
• Collaborate to produce compliance reports to senior management, the Risk Management Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Stay informed about regional and international regulatory changes and industry trends to provide guidance to internal stakeholders on emerging risks and assess impact on existing processes and procedures.

What We Are Looking For

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, enterprise risk management, and/or related functions within the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across geographies.
• Proficiency in enterprise risk management.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools and software.
• Fluency in both official languages (English & French).

Nice-to-Haves

• Professional certifications such as CCRCM, CAMS, or equivalent.
• International experience relevant to FinDev Canada’s geographic focus (Latin America, the Caribbean, the Indo-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa).

Salary

• Compliance 19: Salaries typically ran ge from $109,810 - $146,413 annually plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

• FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work - At FinDev Canada, we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work here will make a real difference, contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities around the world.

• Your Colleagues - Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do.

• Collaborative Culture - Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At FinDev Canada, we believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork, ensuring that we collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.

• Perks and Benefits - Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Ready to take the next steps?

Apply now! Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements.

FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity

FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.