Senior Advisor, Compliance - En

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At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive. Today, we have over 3,000 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States. We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

This role sits within Laurentian Bank.

The Senior Advisor, Regulatory Risk Management, is a key resource for the second line of defence team responsible for administering the enterprise-wide compliance programmes of Laurentian Bank.

This position is responsible for supporting the Assistant Vice President, Compliance, in day-to-day Corporate Compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and support in the design, effective integration and implementation of the Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) program for the Bank
• Perform all tasks of similar or general nature as assigned by his or her superior or required for the job.
• Work/consult with internal and/or external partners as required, to support assessment of regulatory changes to the Bank and to contribute to the development, enhancement and maintenance of the regulatory compliance management program for the Bank
• Follow and record regulatory developments in the industry, communicate applicable changes to the Regulatory Compliance Management team (RCM Advisors) and ensure review (applicability, impact, etc.) is completed and changes are communicated to impacted stakeholders
• Maintain an understanding of compliance requirements for the industry and share knowledge, issues and challenges as well as sustain knowledge level for regulations
• Proactively monitor and participate in various enterprise wide regulatory initiatives as required
• Ability to breakdown complex information and tailor it to various audiences, including Senior Management
• Lead or support regulatory changes in the organization working with Compliance Advisors and impacted stakeholders to implement required changes to achieve compliance
• Lead/support/coordinate change management of the RCM program including changes to RCM team tools used by the RCM team and First Line of Defence (1B teams)
• Responsible for RCM team documentation ownership; develop, update, optimize and maintain team policies and procedures, templates, share-drive, share-point and mailbox documentation to ensure proper management and retention
• Contribute to RCM reporting (KRIs, dashboards, committees), as required

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Excellent writing and spoken communication details
• Work experience involving multidisciplinary teams and executives
• Ability to handle opposing points of views, provide constructive and collaborative challenge and propose appropriate solutions
• Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations, think critically and make decisions
• Business-oriented collaborative leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in preparing and drafting reports for management
• Experience in developing and implementing a Regulatory Compliance Management Framework at a financial institution in Canada. Experience in delivering enterprise level regulatory change/projects
• Knowledge of key regulatory requirements for the financial service industry including Consumer Protection, Conduct, Prudential, AML, and Privacy and OSFI E-13 Regulatory Compliance Management guideline
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Able to manage ambiguity and distill concepts in easy-to-understand language for stakeholders
• Experience in managing projects; knowledge of project practices and standards and in delivery of enterprise level changes in a financial institution
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Ability and comfort in dealing with all levels of staff within the Bank, as well as with regulators
• University degree in a relevant field, combined with a minimum five years of relevant experience in Compliance or Risk Management within the banking industry
• Strong knowledge of English, spoken and written. Good knowledge of French (spoken and written) is an asset

Specific Competencies

• Autonomous and proactive with sense of initiative
• Sound judgement and high integrity
• Timely and quality delivery
• Rigorous and thorough
• Considerate, tactful and works well with others as part of a team

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment that reflects the diversity of our customers and our communities. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability or any other legally-protected ground.

Accessibility

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