Director, Compliance - Jobs in Toronto

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Our client, BCI - the Investment Manager of Choice for British Columbia #39;s Public Sector, is expanding to include a Director, Compliance for their Investment arm. The Director, Compliance reports to the VP, Chief Compliance Officer and has 4-6 direct reports. Location preference for this role is either in Victoria or Vancouver. BCI offers a hybrid schedule giving you the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week. Snapshot of the Role: ·The Director, Compliance function supports BCI #39;s global investment activities, which includes an active public markets trading desk as well as private markets asset classes. ·The Director, Compliance supports the VP by providing oversight and direction over the day-to-day activities in the investment compliance functions, handling complex compliance issues, and ensuring compliance department projects are successfully executed. ·The Director, Compliance plays a key role in ensuring deliverables and goals are achieved, as well as the smooth operation of the Compliance branch. ·The Director, Compliance works closely with portfolio managers, traders, legal counsel, risk management as well as technology and trading operations professionals. Requirements About You: You are a collaborative team player with strong communication skills. You have acute attention to detail and take ownership of your work. You are deadline driven and resourceful. You can collaborate with people at all levels within an organization and can handle crucial conversations in a diplomatic and professional manner. You can work in a high paced environment and have proven ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance compliance controls, assess risks and address concerns. You have exceptional leadership and management skills. You are well versed in reporting and presenting to senior leaders. You can drive change and be a key participant in setting the organizational tone.Your Key Qualifications: ·University Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or equivalent. ·CFA designation preferred. ·10+ years in the investment compliance function or equivalent experience providing advanced knowledge of the buy-side investment compliance, trade surveillance, and investment related regulations. ·Experience in monitoring investment guidelines, statement of investment policies and procedures (SIPP) or equivalent of investment vehicle documents. ·Deep knowledge of the investment and capital market industry, gained with an institutional investor, pension fund, financial institution, or capital market regulatory body. ·Strong skills in Bloomberg AIM or Charles River Development systems that are used by asset managers for investment compliance monitoring. Why Apply: ·British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia #39;s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. ·BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. ·BCI #39;s investment returns play a significant role in helping their institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries. ·BCI puts clients at the forefront of all decisions and ahead of individual interests. ·BCI acts ethically, supports diversity, and consistently lives BCI #39;s values. ·BCI #39;s people are their most valuable resource. Employees are offered competitive compensation and benefits (DB Pension plan); ongoing learning and development; an environment that supports health and wellness; hybrid work arrangement plus an option to work from anywhere for up to one month each year. If interested in learning more about this exceptional role and partnering with Robert Half in the search for your next full-time role, please apply online referencingquot;Director, Compliance - BCI . quot; Kindly note, due to volume - only those applicants who most closely match the hiring requirements of our clients will be contacted for a further conversation. We thank all applicants for their interest. Robert Half is the world #39;s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. 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