OMERS Administration Corporation

Director, Legal & Compliance

OMERS Administration Corporation$125K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in compliance, legal, or related risk management positions, preferably in regulated settings.
  • Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills with a practical business approach.
  • Proven capability to foster trusted relationships and influence stakeholders.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities with a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Experience in real estate transactions or compliance is a plus.
  • JD or equivalent law degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support due diligence for North America deal teams on compliance-related investigations.
  • Manage and oversee compliance monitoring with a focus on the Oxford business unit.
  • Conduct annual reviews of the compliance program's effectiveness.
  • Monitor emerging regulatory changes and revise the compliance program accordingly.
  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide compliance policies and tools.
  • Support the global compliance training initiatives.
  • Regularly report to senior management on compliance state and progress.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Supportive work culture emphasizing growth and accountability.
Full Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Legal & Compliance, Private Equity & Oxford, the Director, Legal & Compliance will join the Global Compliance & Ethics team in the development, implementation and maintenance of a global compliance program and provide investment transaction support to transactional lawyers and investment pursuit teams.


As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:


Investment Transaction Support:
· Support the North America deal teams on transaction due diligence, including Anti-Terrorist Financing, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions due diligence and Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence and risk assessments.
· Provide asset management compliance support and ongoing compliance monitoring.


Compliance Monitoring:
• Managing the compliance monitoring program with particular focus on the Oxford business.
• Conduct an annual review of the compliance program monitoring and assess its adequacy and effectiveness.

Policy Management and Training:
· Monitor new and emerging regulatory and legal requirements and assist with changes to the compliance program as necessary.
· Coordinate and support the development, review and administration of compliance policies, procedures and tools on enterprise-wide level (i.e., across business units and jurisdictions).
· Support the global compliance training program.

Reporting:
· Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Vice President, Legal & Compliance and/or senior management informed of the state of compliance operations and progress of compliance efforts.

Required Skills & Experience:

Compliance, Risk & Business Acumen: 5+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or related risk management roles, ideally within a regulated environment. Strong ability to understand, identify, assess, and mitigate risk while applying sound business judgment and a commercially pragmatic approach.


Relationship Management & Influence: Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across teams and business functions. Natural collaborator who can build consensus and serve as a trusted advisor to business partners.

Communication & Emotional Intelligence: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. High emotional intelligence with the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and with sound judgment.


Execution & Problem Solving: Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. Self-motivated and proactive team player who demonstrates accountability, resourcefulness, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Real Estate & Industry Expertise: Experience within the real estate industry, including real estate transactions and/or regulatory compliance matters.


Legal Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or other law degree.
 

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

 

About OMERS Administration Corporation

OMERS Administration Corporation is a Canadian pension fund that manages investments for the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). OMERS is one of Canada's largest pension funds, with over 500,000 members and over CAD 100 billion in net assets. OMERS Administration Corporation manages a diversified portfolio of investments across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and fixed income. The company's mission is to provide secure and sustainable pensions to its members while generating returns that help fund their pensions. OMERS Administration Corporation is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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