Compliance Consultant

Company: CGL
Department: Compliance
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.

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 the Compliance Consultant, you will provide technical and business support for the Enterprise Compliance function across the group of companies. You will support evolving needs of business and future strategy and the sophisticated changes to regulations and legislation alongside project management and consultant services organization wide. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including legal, information technology, product, internal audit, and risk, to provide technical guidance and general oversight in relation to Compliance programs and business initiatives to ensure compliance with established legislation and government regulations.

How you will create impact:

• Lead and participate in the development and implementation of key Compliance Programs including strategy, planning, business enablement, stakeholder engagement, communications, and training & education plans.
• Identify and escalate findings of non-compliance and work with stakeholders to address areas of non-compliance.
• Develop and deliver compliance awareness training and oversee corporate education and training in support of compliance awareness culture.
• Understand and identify new laws and regulatory trends within the compliance risk universe. Assess and provide advice to stakeholders with respect to new laws and regulations or changes applicable to the organization.
• Build sound understanding of current and future business processes and endeavor to provide optimal support, advice, and guidance as 2nd line function with a consistent approach.
• Review and analyze solutions, processes/procedures, and practices against defined regulatory requirements to ensure they are sound, complete, and effective.
• Support the development and establishment of ownership for regulatory relationship management (interactions protocol, ad hoc submissions, periodic submissions system, fines, penalties).
• Support and inspire Compliance Analysts/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 Property and Casualty insurance domain.
• You have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Law, or other) 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 obtain 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.