Sr. Regulatory Strategy and Innovation Manager
About The Position
As the Sr. Manager, Regulatory Strategy & Innovation, you will lead the development and execution of regulatory compliance strategy for Vancity’s digital banking initiatives, translating complex OSFI and FCAC requirements into scalable, technology-enabled solutions. You will partner across product, technology, operations, and business teams to embed compliance into a modern digital banking platform, while driving innovation through automation, AI, and regtech solutions. This role is ideal for a strategic, forward-thinking compliance leader with deep regulatory expertise, digital banking experience, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a rapidly evolving environment. This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the VP, Enterprise Regulatory Compliance. 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, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or financial services with exposure to digital banking or fintech
- Strong knowledge of OSFI and FCAC regulatory frameworks and prudential/consumer protection requirements
- Experience translating regulatory requirements into business, product, or technology solutions
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across product, technology, and operations teams
- Experience engaging with regulators or supporting regulatory examinations and discussions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on digital challenger bank or large-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with AI, automation, or regtech solutions applied to compliance and risk management
- Professional designation such as CPA, CAMS, CRCM, or similar
Responsibilities
- Leading the development of regulatory compliance strategy for digital banking initiatives aligned with OSFI and FCAC requirements
- Translating regulatory requirements into scalable business, product, and technology design solutions
- Serving as a subject matter expert on prudential and consumer protection expectations in digital banking and fintech environments
- Partnering with product, technology, operations, and legal teams to embed compliance into the operating model and platform design
- Supporting regulator engagement activities including preparation, interpretation alignment, and response coordination
- Identifying and implementing innovative, technology-enabled solutions including AI, automation, and regtech tools
- Driving compliance scalability, monitoring, and execution through modernized processes and systems
- Influencing cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between regulatory expectations and business outcomes
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 in addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays
- Care days for personal or family illness
- Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from
- Defined Benefit Pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
