Overview
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Permanent Full Time. The organization is advancing its Business Risk & Controls function and is seeking a Sr Compliance Advisor to join the team supporting the Individual Wealth business unit, including its related mutual fund and securities dealers. The role will help ensure the business unit’s adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, and will provide strategic compliance guidance, support risk mitigation, and promote a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory awareness across the organization.

What You Will Do

Support the business unit in its adherence to the compliance framework aligned with financial services regulations

Monitor and assess regulatory changes impacting wealth management, and engage stakeholders accordingly in assessing and implementing required changes

Provide guidance on regulatory obligations including KYC/AML, client disclosures, etc.

Act as a trusted advisor to front-line teams on compliance matters related to wealth products and services

Manage and address regulation related queries from the business

Lead the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and controls

Monitor the implementation of regulatory change programs (e.g. Privacy, Complaints Handling, etc.) across the business unit

Regulatory library management

Conduct compliance risk assessments and mapping of regulatory controls

Maintain business unit specific compliance metrics and reporting

Lead or assist in investigations of potential compliance breaches

Support a proactive compliance culture through engagement, education and collaboration across the business

What You Will Bring

Post-secondary education or equivalent level of training or experience

5+ years of experience in compliance, risk,



or legal roles within wealth management or financial services

Solid knowledge of the Wealth Management business; knowledge of Individual Wealth business at Canada Life preferred

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. CIRO, FATCA, etc)

Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements

Deep knowledge of investment products and advisory services

Experience with compliance systems and risk management frameworks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with compliance management systems and risk assessment tools is an asset

Locations available: Montreal, Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

Compensation
The base salary for this position is between $63,500 – $117,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not include other variable compensation components of total rewards (e.g., annual bonus, etc.). If selected to move forward, the recruiter will discuss additional details of the total rewards program.

Career opportunities will be open for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date; closing dates vary with recruitment activity. All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life — apply today! Canada Life is committed to an inclusive, accessible setting where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and to remove barriers to employment, with reasonable accommodations available during the application process. To request accommodation, contact [email protected].

Canada Life thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Compliance Advisor (Ontario)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Ontario