Strategic Chief Compliance Leader

Designed Wealth Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Designed Securities Ltd. is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead and strengthen our compliance program, governance framework, supervisory controls, and regulatory obligations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, credibility with business partners, and strategic guidance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The CCO will advise senior leadership, collaborate with advisors and operations, and uphold a culture of client protection, regulatory accountability, and ethical conduct

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, supervision, risk, audit, legal, operations, or related function in investment services.
• Strong understanding of securities regulations, dealer obligations, compliance controls, and supervisory expectations
• Experience developing or maintaining policies, procedures, monitoring programs, issue logs, compliance reports, or governance materials
• Demonstrated ability to identify risk, recommend practical solutions, and follow through to resolution
• Must have completed the CIRO CCO exam or already registered as a CCO

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of the firm’s compliance program, policies, procedures, and controls
• Oversee compliance with applicable securities laws, investment industry regulations, internal policies, and regulatory guidance
• Provide practical, business-minded compliance advice to senior leadership, advisors, supervisors, operations, trading, and client-facing teams
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, client-first conduct, and ethical decision-making
• Identify compliance risks, elevate material issues, and drive timely corrective action
• Lead or support regulatory examinations, inquiries, filings, training, and remediation activities
• Design and deliver compliance training that is practical, relevant, and understood by team members and registered individuals

Skills

Compliance experience

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Risk identification

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Professionalism & ethics

CIRO CCO exam

Investment industry experience

Job description

Designed Securities Ltd. is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead and strengthen our compliance program, governance framework, supervisory controls, and regulatory obligations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, credibility with business partners, and strategic guidance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The CCO will advise senior leadership, collaborate with advisors and operations, and uphold a culture of client protection, regulatory accountability, and ethical conduct