Senior Legal Advisor Compliance

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities for community involvement

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Montreal is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor Compliance to act as a regulatory expert analyzing laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance with a strong knowledge of banking regulations. This role provides flexibility with a hybrid work model and numerous benefits to enhance workforce wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or risk management.
• Significant knowledge of the Banking Act and Consumer Protection Framework.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements for Personal Financing and Mortgage Financing.
• Support business partners to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Lead projects and recommend solutions for regulatory issues.
• Monitor regulatory risks and suggest mitigation measures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance expertise

Risk management

Strong knowledge of banking regulations

Leadership and autonomy

Education

Member in good standing of the Barreau or Chambre des notaires du Québec

At least 8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

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A career as a Senior Legal Advisor in the Personal & Commercial Compliance – Business Conduct team means acting as a regulatory expert to support sound risk management. This role allows you to have a direct impact by contributing to consumer protection, anti-money laundering efforts, and the efficiency of our compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a specialist for the Compliance team in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements to the activities of the Personal Financing and Mortgage Financing value chains.
• Support business partners in these value chains to ensure their activities comply with applicable laws and regulations (Bank Act, Consumer Protection Framework, PCMLTFA, etc.).
• Lead and contribute to projects, mandates, and complex analyses, while proposing practical solutions to regulatory issues.
• Continuously monitor regulatory risks and recommend measures to mitigate them and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance a regulatory supervision program, and carry out proactive, ongoing supervision.

Your team

Within the Regulatory Compliance sector (2nd line of defense), you are part of a team of 10 dynamic colleagues and report to the Senior Director, Business Conduct Personal & Commercial. Our team stands out for its diverse expertise, collaborative mindset, and commitment to innovation in anticipating regulatory trends. We aim to provide you with maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, through a hybrid work model that combines remote work with in-office presence. National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and expand into new areas of expertise.

Prerequisites / Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Barreau or the Chambre des notaires du Québec, with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in regulatory compliance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of regulations applicable to the banking industry (Bank Act, Consumer Protection Framework, AML/ATF, etc.).
• Familiarity with the activities and operational processes of the Personal Financing and Mortgage Financing sectors.
• Influential leadership and autonomy in a context of transformation.

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

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.

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

Company values and accessibility

We’re putting people first. 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 peoples\' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!

What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us!

Additional required languages: English