Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance Advisory

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Are you a compliance leader ready to take your impact to the next level? A leading global financial institution is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance Advisor y to join their Toronto office. This highly visible role plays a critical part in shaping compliance operations, driving regulatory strategy, and advising senior leadership across a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You’ll be at the forefront of regulatory governance in Canada, steering strategic initiatives and influencing business decisions with deep compliance insights. If you’re passionate about risk management, policy development, and regulatory transformation — and thrive in an advisory role — this is your opportunity to lead.

Your Impact

• As a trusted advisor and key member of the Compliance team, you will:
• Lead day-to-day Corporate Compliance operations — from annual planning to change management, regulatory filings, and compliance committee activities.
• Oversee execution of the Compliance Risk Management (CRM) Program, including policy development, risk assessments, control libraries, issue management, and program reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Canadian banking regulations (e.g., Bank Act, OSFI Guidelines, Privacy Act), interpreting and applying regulatory changes across the organization.
• Drive complex compliance projects related to regulatory change, second-line controls, and CRM Program enhancements.
• Provide compliance advisory and challenge to new business initiatives, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Manage compliance data governance, including metadata, end-user tools, and reporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, legal teams, regulators, and other key stakeholders to shape and deliver strategic compliance initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; LLB/JD and membership with the Ontario Bar (in good standing) is a strong asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial services compliance — ideally within a federally regulated institution, global bank, or major consulting firm.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks, including OSFI, the Bank Act, and privacy laws.
• Proven ability to design and manage enterprise-level compliance programs, policies, and reporting processes.
• Experience with regulatory advisory, policy development, and compliance issue remediation.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication, legal drafting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join?

• Strategic leadership role with high visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to influence regulatory governance at a global level.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Be part of an organization that values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in risk and compliance.