Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance Advisory (Corporate & Commercial)
About the role
Job Title:
Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance Advisory (Corporate & Commercial)
Location:
Toronto, ON
The Client:
Our client is a prestigious bank with global reach and strong regional roots. Renowned for innovative financial solutions, they excel in corporate, retail, and institutional banking while advancing sustainability and digital transformation. By fostering long-term client relationships and prioritizing ethical practices, they remain a trusted partner for businesses and individuals worldwide.
What you will achieve in this role:
- Lead the compliance advisory function for corporate and commercial banking business lines, offering subject matter expertise on Canadian banking regulations, including the Bank Act and OSFI guidelines.
- Provide guidance on regulatory expectations, documentation, and policy interpretation in relation to OSFI’s requirements, including those on enterprise-wide risk management, B-10, B-20, and internal control frameworks.
- Monitor regulatory developments from OSFI, FINTRAC, and other bodies, analyzing their impact on products, services, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Legal, Governance, Risk, and Operations to align business practices with regulatory obligations and internal compliance policies.
- Support policy design, escalation frameworks, and control remediation initiatives across business units.
- Assist in drafting compliance updates, maintaining internal regulatory libraries, and preparing reports for senior compliance and business leadership.
- Act as the local point of contact for regulatory advisory within the corporate and commercial banking teams, helping teams navigate policy implementation and risk response strategies.
- Represent the compliance function in audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews related to OSFI or Bank Act-related matters.
What you must bring to this role:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree; a JD or LLB from a recognized Canadian law school and membership with the Ontario Bar is preferred.
- Must have 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within the Canadian financial services sector, ideally focused on OSFI-governed institutions.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience with a major Canadian law firm, a Schedule I or foreign bank, or a federally regulated financial institution.
- Must have a working knowledge of the Canadian Bank Act, OSFI Guideline B-series (e.g., B-10, B-20), and FINTRAC requirements.
- Must have a strong grasp of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks gained from legal, consulting, or financial services environments.
- Must have proven experience interpreting and applying Canadian regulatory requirements in compliance advisory or policy development contexts.
- Requires the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and collaboratively.
- Must be an analytical problem-solver who can assess complex regulatory scenarios and offer clear, actionable recommendations.
- Expected to bring strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across legal, business, and operational functions.
Only those who are qualified will be contacted.
About Robertson & Company Ltd.
Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.
RELATIONSHIP VERSUS TRANSACTION
Success in the recruitment services industry depends on deep relationships built on trust and performance. Our focus is never simply on the transaction at hand but on what is best for our client, both today and in the long run. We consider this unique approach and perspective to be the driving force behind our continued success in this highly competitive space.
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
While we work with many industries, Robertson & Company has exceptional experience and a proven track record with some of North America's leading financial institutions. We understand the needs of the industry and its inner workings better than any other recruitment firm. This is evidenced by our enviable client retention rate of nearly 100%.
A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
In our world, longevity is based on consistently delivering time and time again. Robertson & Company has just such a proven track record of performance. Our commitment to exceptional client communication, the use of proprietary screening and selection processes and an uncompromising commitment to excellence has served both us and our clients well.
Robertson is a Proud Certified Diversity Supplier.
Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance Advisory (Corporate & Commercial)
About the role
Job Title:
Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance Advisory (Corporate & Commercial)
Location:
Toronto, ON
The Client:
Our client is a prestigious bank with global reach and strong regional roots. Renowned for innovative financial solutions, they excel in corporate, retail, and institutional banking while advancing sustainability and digital transformation. By fostering long-term client relationships and prioritizing ethical practices, they remain a trusted partner for businesses and individuals worldwide.
What you will achieve in this role:
- Lead the compliance advisory function for corporate and commercial banking business lines, offering subject matter expertise on Canadian banking regulations, including the Bank Act and OSFI guidelines.
- Provide guidance on regulatory expectations, documentation, and policy interpretation in relation to OSFI’s requirements, including those on enterprise-wide risk management, B-10, B-20, and internal control frameworks.
- Monitor regulatory developments from OSFI, FINTRAC, and other bodies, analyzing their impact on products, services, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Legal, Governance, Risk, and Operations to align business practices with regulatory obligations and internal compliance policies.
- Support policy design, escalation frameworks, and control remediation initiatives across business units.
- Assist in drafting compliance updates, maintaining internal regulatory libraries, and preparing reports for senior compliance and business leadership.
- Act as the local point of contact for regulatory advisory within the corporate and commercial banking teams, helping teams navigate policy implementation and risk response strategies.
- Represent the compliance function in audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews related to OSFI or Bank Act-related matters.
What you must bring to this role:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree; a JD or LLB from a recognized Canadian law school and membership with the Ontario Bar is preferred.
- Must have 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within the Canadian financial services sector, ideally focused on OSFI-governed institutions.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience with a major Canadian law firm, a Schedule I or foreign bank, or a federally regulated financial institution.
- Must have a working knowledge of the Canadian Bank Act, OSFI Guideline B-series (e.g., B-10, B-20), and FINTRAC requirements.
- Must have a strong grasp of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks gained from legal, consulting, or financial services environments.
- Must have proven experience interpreting and applying Canadian regulatory requirements in compliance advisory or policy development contexts.
- Requires the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and collaboratively.
- Must be an analytical problem-solver who can assess complex regulatory scenarios and offer clear, actionable recommendations.
- Expected to bring strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across legal, business, and operational functions.
Only those who are qualified will be contacted.
About Robertson & Company Ltd.
Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.
RELATIONSHIP VERSUS TRANSACTION
Success in the recruitment services industry depends on deep relationships built on trust and performance. Our focus is never simply on the transaction at hand but on what is best for our client, both today and in the long run. We consider this unique approach and perspective to be the driving force behind our continued success in this highly competitive space.
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
While we work with many industries, Robertson & Company has exceptional experience and a proven track record with some of North America's leading financial institutions. We understand the needs of the industry and its inner workings better than any other recruitment firm. This is evidenced by our enviable client retention rate of nearly 100%.
A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
In our world, longevity is based on consistently delivering time and time again. Robertson & Company has just such a proven track record of performance. Our commitment to exceptional client communication, the use of proprietary screening and selection processes and an uncompromising commitment to excellence has served both us and our clients well.
Robertson is a Proud Certified Diversity Supplier.