VP Compliance

TEKsystems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology services is seeking a Vice-President of Corporate Compliance Advisory. The role involves managing regulatory changes, advising on compliance issues, and overseeing compliance projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and experience in financial services compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in financial services compliance.
• Experience in drafting regulatory analysis, policy, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support on regulatory requirements.
• Lead regulatory change management activities.
• Design and execute corporate compliance projects.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Advisory Counseling

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title : Vice-President, Corporate Compliance Advisory

Role Description : Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Governance, the Vice-President, Corporate Compliance Advisory (VP) will work closely with the Corporate Compliance team to manage regulatory changes and execute the compliance risk management program for the Canada Branch.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advisory Counseling : Provide expert support and advice on topics such as the Bank Act, Privacy, OSFI Guidelines, conflicts of interest, confidential information, sales conduct, and other regulatory requirements. Offer effective challenge and advisory support for new products and business initiatives.
• Regulatory Change Management (RCM) Design & Execution : Lead activities including monitoring and responding to regulatory changes, maintaining compliance regulations and controls libraries, coordinating regulatory compliance risk assessments, managing compliance issues, and preparing periodic program-related reports.
• Compliance Projects : Design and execute corporate compliance projects and action plans to address compliance issues.
• Policy & Procedures Management : Oversee the management of compliance-related policies and procedures, liaising with the central policy management team and coordinating policy management activities for the Canada Branch.
• Data Governance : Oversee and support key elements of compliance data governance, including managing the inventory of compliance end-user computing assets, compliance metadata, and reporting databases, and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Corporate Compliance Administration : Assist with ongoing compliance administrative procedures, including regulatory filings and registrations, completion of required provincial / business / corporate registrations, and compliance committee activities.

Role Objectives :

• Liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including management, department heads, employees, regulators, external counsel, and consultants.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized Canadian law school, called to the Bar of Ontario, in good standing to practice law in Canada (Preferred)
• Experience : Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial services compliance (Required)
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in a leading Canadian law firm or as in-house counsel for a federally regulated financial institution is preferred. Experience with international financial institutions and Schedule III foreign bank branches is an asset.
• Experience in drafting regulatory analysis, policy, and procedures.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.