Senior Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Oversight
About The Position
As a Senior Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Oversight, you will provide enterprise-wide regulatory compliance expertise to ensure compliance risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed across Vancity and Vancity Investment Bank. You will interpret complex regulatory changes, provide practical guidance to business partners, oversee implementation activities, and support the ongoing enhancement of compliance frameworks, policies, and controls. This role plays an important part in helping the organization make informed decisions while fostering a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness. We are seeking a highly analytical compliance professional with strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organization. This is a Full-time, Permanent role and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance Oversight. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Law, Risk Management, or a related field
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, governance, or financial services compliance
- Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and regulatory frameworks, including experience interpreting legislative and regulatory requirements
- Experience assessing regulatory impacts, developing compliance guidance, and overseeing implementation activities
- Demonstrated experience developing or enhancing compliance programs, controls, policies, and procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and recommend practical solutions
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear business guidance
- Experience delivering compliance training, education, or awareness initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Professional designation or certification such as CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CPA, LLB/JD, or equivalent is considered an asset
- Experience working within a federally or provincially regulated financial institution
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies and frameworks such as BCFSA, OSFI, FCAC, CASL, FIA, or the Bank Act
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide compliance transformation or regulatory change programs
Responsibilities
- Providing regulatory compliance advice and recommendations to support effective management of compliance risk across Vancity and Vancity Investment Bank
- Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on the effectiveness of the enterprise regulatory compliance framework
- Reviewing new and amended legislation and regulations to assess applicability and organizational impact
- Developing plain-language summaries of regulatory changes and communicating requirements to business stakeholders
- Overseeing the implementation of regulatory changes and ensuring timely compliance with applicable requirements
- Developing and enhancing enterprise policies, procedures, controls, and compliance oversight processes
- Providing analytical support and recommendations for compliance and operational initiatives and projects
- Supporting the delivery of enterprise compliance education and training programs to strengthen compliance awareness and culture
- Providing technical expertise, consultation, and guidance to compliance teams, risk owners, and business stakeholders
- Collaborating with cross-functional partners to identify regulatory risks and support effective risk management practices
Benefits
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
- 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
- 2 extra stat holidays, plus care days for personal or family illness
- Immediate health coverage (health and dental benefits begin on hire date, with three levels of coverage)
- Defined Benefit Pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
