Senior Compliance Manager (12 Month Contract)

Purpose Unlimited•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$145,000 - CA$155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Purpose Unlimited is building a compliance function that matches its ambition: proactive, commercially fluent, and designed for the regulatory environment of the next decade. The Senior Manager, Compliance will be the operational engine of that function, owning the day-to-day integrity of the compliance program, protecting the firm against regulatory risk, and serving as a trusted advisor to the business. This role involves translating complex securities law and AML obligations into clear, workable guidance, identifying risk before it surfaces, building scalable systems, and partnering with leadership to ensure compliance is a competitive advantage. The role will leverage AI tools for tasks such as drafting standard communications, data aggregation, compliance calendar tracking, and initial research, allowing the individual to focus on exercising judgment in complex situations, building trusted relationships, and championing a strong compliance culture.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive compliance experience in a Canadian registered firm (Portfolio Manager, Exempt Market Dealer, or Investment Dealer)
Demonstrated knowledge of NI 31-103, CSA rules, FINTRAC AML/ATF requirements, and PIPEDA/provincial privacy legislation.
Experience owning regulatory filings, compliance reporting, and direct engagement with securities regulators.
Proven ability to draft clear compliance policies and advise the business on complex regulatory matters.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Serve as the compliance advisor to business units on securities regulatory requirements, AML obligations, and privacy escalations, providing timely, practical guidance.
Manage regulatory engagement, including street sweeps, OSC/AMF/BCSC inquiries, and regulatory correspondence.
Execute the compliance program for the firm’s Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer registrations, ensuring alignment with NI 31-103 and applicable regulatory requirements.
Draft, maintain, and evolve the firm’s compliance policies and procedures.
Maintain a consistent, integrated risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risk.
Design and operationalize internal controls, including ownership, testing cadences, and remediation protocols.
Execute duties within the compliance calendar, tracking regulatory filing deadlines, internal review cycles, and committee reporting requirements.
Prepare high-quality materials for Risk Committees and Boards, including quarterly and semi-annual compliance reports.
Leverage compliance technology and AI-assisted tools to automate monitoring workflows, flag exceptions, and produce reporting.
Actively build a risk-aware culture by designing and delivering relevant and engaging compliance training.
Support the CCO in governance matters, including escalation of material compliance issues, board-level reporting, and regulatory relationship management.
Identify opportunities to streamline compliance operations through AI-assisted monitoring, automated surveillance, and workflow tools.