Senior Compliance Officer
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Job Summary
Why Join EQB and Why This Role at Bennington Financial Corp Matters
Being a traditionalbank justisntour thing. AtEQB Inc. we challenge ourselves to think differently and build innovative financial solutions that better serve Canadians.
We do this by bringing together a talented team of curious agile thinkers whoarentafraid to challenge the status quo. Ifyourepassionate about redefining the future of bankingwhile having fun and making a real impactthis could be your next big opportunity.
Today EQB serves more than670000 CanadiansthroughEquitable Bank Canadas Challenger Bank and has beenoperatingfor over50 years. Through our wholly owned subsidiaries includingConcentra Bank we support credit unions across the country serving more thansix million members. Together we manage over$125 billionin assets under management and administration with a clear mandate to drive meaningful change in Canadian banking.
Our digital platformEQ Bank has been recognized as one of the top banks in Canada on theForbes Worlds Best Bankslist every year since 2021an endorsement of our customer-first innovation-driven approach.
About This Role: EQB Bennington Financial CorpPartnership
This position is being recruited by EQBon behalf of our wholly owned subsidiary Bennington Financial Corp. Bennington Financial Corp plays acritical role within EQBs ecosystem specializing incommercial equipment financing and leasing. It extends EQBs reach beyond traditional banking into a highly specialized and fast-growing segment of the financial services landscape.
Joining Bennington means: Being part of theEQB family with the stability scale and purpose of a leading Canadian challenger bank Working within aspecialized entrepreneurial businesswhere your contributions are highly visible and impactful Supporting a business thatoperatesat the intersection ofbank-grade governanceandcommercial finance agility Helping shape compliance risk and operational excellence in a business that directly enables Canadian companies to grow
This role offers thebest of both worlds: the backing resources and long-term vision of EQB combined with the pace ownership and influence that comes from working within a focused subsidiary like Bennington. Ifyourelooking for an opportunity where yourexpertisematters your voice is heard and your work directly supports both innovation and growthBennington Financial Corp powered by EQB is a compelling place to build your next chapter!
Summary:
Reporting directly to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer the incumbent will provide support for Benningtons Compliance program to ensure Bennington is compliant with all applicable governing legislation regulations and internal corporate policies including but not limited to anti-money laundering privacy code of conduct whistleblower events and customer complaints.
The Work!
- Drafting and revising internal policies procedures and reports
- Carrying out day-to-day tasks associated with internal policies and procedures
- Supporting Benningtons Ethics Commissioners and Privacy Officer as well as other key internal stakeholders (Executive team department heads etc.) with privacy whistleblower and other Compliance matters
- Identifying and interpreting new and changing Compliance requirements as well as industry best-practices
- Identifying risks in internal processes and procedures and researching possible solutions
- Assisting with new Compliance initiatives including dissemination of information and training
- Liaising with and providing support to various Bennington departments and stakeholders on Compliance-related matters
- Monitoring and tracking Compliance-related events and assisting with investigations as requested
- Assisting with internal and external reporting requirements and audits; and
- Other matters as may be requested from time to time.
Special Projects:
- The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility and will have primary hands-on carriage of a number of compliance-related processes and initiatives under the supervision of the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer.
- The above accountabilities must be managed effectively in order to avoid significant potential risks (e.g. reputational legal and regulatory) for Bennington.
Your Exprience:
- University education preferably in business compliance or law.
- Minimum 7 years of compliance-related experience preferably in the financial services industry.
- Experience writing policies procedures and workflows would be considered an asset.
- Industry recognized certifications are considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of PIPEDA provincial privacy and personal information legislation and other legislation impacting the financial services sector
- Ability to conduct statutory analysis and apply in practical settings
- Experience developing corporate policies procedures and guidelines
$75000 - $100000 a year
*** This position is backfill
What we offer For full-time permanent roles
Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical dental vision life and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyones diverse experiences and tandem with that commitment we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We cant wait to get to know you!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- PCI
- Banking
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Quality Systems
- Research Experience
- NIST Standards
- Securities Law
- SOX
- ISO 27000
About Company
At Equitable Bank, we specialize in providing branchless financial services that meet the unique needs of all Canadians. Our range of mortgages, savings accounts and investment options are designed to offer the right solutions to match any unique circumstance.
