Counselor, Global Regulatory Compliance

Fiera Capital Corp.

$100K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field.
  • Relevant course work in securities or asset management.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in regulatory compliance or similar role, ideally in investment management.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and testing methodologies for asset managers.
  • Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and test compliance controls for client dealings.
  • Improve and remediate identified compliance control gaps.
  • Conduct surveillance on client onboarding documentation and KYC processes.
  • Manage the client due diligence questionnaire for compliance accuracy.
  • Review Canadian marketing materials for compliance with regulations.
  • Respond to regulatory inquiries and examinations.
  • Assist in creating and delivering compliance training for employees.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with four days in the office.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on regulatory compliance.
Full Job Description
What we are looking for:

Under the supervision of the Head, Global Enterprise Risk Management Program and Canadian Compliance, the Counsellor, Global Regulatory Compliance executes the Canadian client management compliance program, including AML/ATF oversight, screening & training, KYC, suitability & documentation oversight, and associated registrant training, monitoring & testing of client documentation, client complaints, client relationship disclosure information, requests from regulators and various surveillance activities, to ensure that the company honours its regulatory obligations.

Your responsibilities:

As part of their duties, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
  • Execute monitoring & testing of controls related to the regulatory compliance obligations for dealing with clients.
  • Implement continuous improvement and remediation of identified control gaps.
  • Perform surveillance process related to client onboarding documentation, KYC & suitability to ensure that deficiencies are identified, including levying administrative consequences for significant/recurring issues.
  • Execute the client due diligence questionnaire process for compliance-related matters to ensure responses are accurate, complete and timely.
  • Complete the review and challenge of Canadian marketing collateral and social media posts to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
  • Participate in regulatory requests and examinations, working effectively with stakeholders to ensure responses are accurate, complete and timely.
  • Assist with the creation and delivery of compliance-related employee training.
  • Perform various surveillance programs including sub-advisor due diligence, electronic communications and broker-related initiatives.
  • Collaborate in updating the compliance manual and related policies.


Must have requirements to be successful in this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (finance, business administration, accounting, etc.);
  • Course work related to the securities or asset management industry;
  • At least five years of experience in a regulatory compliance (or similar) role, preferably in the investment management industry;
  • Knowledge of internal controls and testing methodologies and best practices pertaining to asset managers;
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including business partners and senior management;
  • Understanding of the compliance and regulatory framework and industry best practices;
  • Ability to work independently and interact effectively with others;
  • Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous priorities;
  • Ability to exercise diligence, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with confidential information;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.


Additional Information:
  • Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week.
  • The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. This salary range is for Ontario and may vary based on the candidate's profile and experience.


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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.

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