Head of Compliance for Canadian market at Sokin, overseeing compliance functions and regulatory relationships. Leading compliance programs and ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
Responsibilities
Lead the Canadian compliance function, ensuring alignment with all relevant laws, regulations, licence conditions, and internal compliance frameworks.
Maintain and manage relationships with FINTRAC, OSFI, provincial regulators, and other relevant bodies, ensuring timely, transparent, and effective communication.
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs, including AML/ATF, KYC, privacy and data protection (PIPEDA and provincial equivalents), financial crime prevention, and risk management frameworks.
Conduct regular compliance and risk assessments, ensuring appropriate systems and controls are in place to mitigate regulatory risks.
Advise senior management and the board on compliance matters, regulatory expectations, and emerging trends in the Canadian regulatory landscape.
Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs to ensure staff understand and adhere to their regulatory obligations.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the business and advising on required policy and procedural updates.
Prepare, review, and submit mandatory reports and notifications to regulators, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to all statutory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Legal, Risk, Finance, and Operations—to support business growth while maintaining compliance integrity.
Lead and coordinate internal and external compliance reviews and audits, addressing findings promptly and effectively.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CAMS, GRC, or local Canadian equivalents) are highly desirable.
Extensive experience in a senior compliance role within a regulated financial institution or fintech in Canada.
In-depth knowledge of Canadian financial services laws and regulations, including those administered by FINTRAC, OSFI, and obligations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), Bank Act, and PIPEDA.
Proven experience managing relationships with Canadian regulators and handling regulatory reviews, audits, or enforcement interactions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide senior executives and board members.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound judgment, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure and in a fast-changing regulatory environment.
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