Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get
creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers
that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the
future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people
across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been
around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six
million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under
management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian
banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital
platform (eqbank.ca [https://www.eqbank.ca/]) one of the top banks in Canada on
the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
The Work
This position plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, managing,
monitoring, and reporting on the Bank’s Regulatory Compliance Program on an
enterprise-wide basis. The focus is on ensuring alignment with OSFI E-13
guidance. The role is primarily responsible for conducting monitoring and
testing activities on controls related to the Bank Act, Anti-Money
Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing, Privacy, Consumer Provisions,
Whistleblower, FATCA, and CASL.
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Monitoring and Testing
- Conduct regular testing and monitoring routines to assess the effectiveness
of compliance controls and identify potential areas of non-compliance within
prescribed timelines.
- Analyze data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and potential
risks related to compliance.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance testing and
monitoring procedures and protocols.
- Provide support and guidance to the Compliance team and business units on
compliance-related matters, including issues management.
- Participate in compliance-related projects and initiatives as required.
Reporting
- Prepare detailed reports on testing and monitoring findings, including
recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.
- Support the Director, Regulatory Compliance with drafting Board and
Management reporting related to issues management and compliance testing
results.
- Report to the Director, Regulatory Compliance on the adherence to, and
adequacy and effectiveness of controls over regulatory risk. Ensure that
reports provide thorough and concise information for management, as
necessary.
- Collect, analyze, and report on relevant metrics, e.g., RCM gaps and Internal
Audit findings. Track and report on related gaps and status.
Let's Talk About You!
- Previous experience in Compliance testing or Audit.
- Preferably an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, finance, law, or
related field/professional certification or minimum of 5 years work-related
experience in a federally regulated financial institution.
- Working knowledge of all lines of the business and functional departments
within a bank.
- Specialized knowledge and experience should include regulatory compliance,
policies and procedures development, risk management disciplines, and best
practices.
- Knowledge of regulatory legislation including but not limited to the Bank
Act, Proceeds of Crime, Privacy, federal consumer protection laws,
regulations, and best practices.
- Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills to influence a
wide range of internal audiences and interact with all levels of management.
- Strong judgment, a practical approach, and commitment to achieving excellence
in regulatory compliance management.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and
external contacts.
- Effective problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently,
perform under pressure within tight time constraints.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career
Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a
new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working
from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street,
Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger
and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse
experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and
encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as
well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment
for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you
can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates
considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and
credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying,
an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and
qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
