Counselor, Global Regulatory Compliance

Fiera Capital•Montreal, QC

4d•CA$100,000 - CA$115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Fiera Capital, we invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions: Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment. Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career. Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture. Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing. Under the supervision of the Head, Global Enterprise Risk Management Program and Canadian Compliance, the Counsellor, Global Regulatory Compliance executes the Canadian client management compliance program, including AML/ATF oversight, screening & training, KYC, suitability & documentation oversight, and associated registrant training, monitoring & testing of client documentation, client complaints, client relationship disclosure information, requests from regulators and various surveillance activities, to ensure that the company honours its regulatory obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (finance, business administration, accounting, etc.);
Course work related to the securities or asset management industry;
At least five years of experience in a regulatory compliance (or similar) role, preferably in the investment management industry;
Knowledge of internal controls and testing methodologies and best practices pertaining to asset managers;
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including business partners and senior management;
Understanding of the compliance and regulatory framework and industry best practices;
Ability to work independently and interact effectively with others;
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous priorities;
Ability to exercise diligence, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with confidential information;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

Execute monitoring & testing of controls related to the regulatory compliance obligations for dealing with clients.
Implement continuous improvement and remediation of identified control gaps.
Perform surveillance process related to client onboarding documentation, KYC & suitability to ensure that deficiencies are identified, including levying administrative consequences for significant/recurring issues.
Execute the client due diligence questionnaire process for compliance-related matters to ensure responses are accurate, complete and timely.
Complete the review and challenge of Canadian marketing collateral and social media posts to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
Participate in regulatory requests and examinations, working effectively with stakeholders to ensure responses are accurate, complete and timely.
Assist with the creation and delivery of compliance-related employee training.
Perform various surveillance programs including sub-advisor due diligence, electronic communications and broker-related initiatives.
Collaborate in updating the compliance manual and related policies.