Compliance Consultant

Company: CGL 
Department: Compliance
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid 
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As a Compliance Consultant within the Compliance Advisory & Business Enablement team within the Enterprise Compliance function, you will provide technical and business advice to business areas designing and developing their quality assurance functions as part of the group of companies’ Operational Risk Reduction initiative.  In this capacity, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including legal, privacy, risk management and internal audit to provide technical guidance and general oversight in relation to embedding controls and corresponding oversight within business areas that support Compliance programs, including but not limited to Co-operators’ Fair Treatment of Customers program. In addition, you will support evolving needs of business and future strategy in the respect of new and changing regulations and legislation alongside project management and consultant services organization wide. 

How you will create impact:

• Build sound understanding of current and future business processes and endeavor to provide optimal support, advice and guidance to business areas as a 2nd line function with a consistent approach.
• Review and analyze business area solutions, processes/procedures and practices against defined regulatory requirements to ensure they are sound, complete and effective.
• Lead and participate in the development and implementation of key Compliance Programs, such as Fair Treatment of Consumers, including strategy, planning, business enablement, stakeholder engagement, communications, and training & education plans.
• Understand and identify new laws and regulatory trends within the compliance risk universe and assess and provide advice to stakeholders with respect to new laws and regulations or changes applicable to the organization.
• Develop and deliver compliance awareness training and oversee corporate education and training in support of compliance awareness culture.
• Support and inspire Compliance Specialists/Advisors to grow in their positions and develop their talent and potential.

How you will succeed: 

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.   
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions. 
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.  
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team: 

• You have 3-5 years of Compliance experience within the insurance industry, with expertise in insurance distribution an asset
• You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Business or Law) from an accredited college or university.
• You have solid working knowledge of the insurance and financial industry and compliance operations.
• You have a good understanding of project plans and project management life cycle.
• You have expertise in understanding and executing of a variety of compliance initiatives/ programs e.g. regulatory and legislative compliance.
• You have working knowledge of compliance initiatives and programs, insurance industry and compliance operations, project management life cycle, and digital technologies.
• You have or a willing to compliance-related designations.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.

• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.

• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.

• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.