Compliance Officer - Toronto, Canada - Legacy Private Trust

Description

• Postsecondary diploma/degree;
• 25 years' experience in compliance;
• Financial compliance and financial services industry experience preferred;
• Legal training preferred;
• Ability to read and understand legislation;
• Ability to translate legislative requirements into company policy and procedure; and
• An understanding of the legal system as it affects business.

• Strong sense of ethics;
• Organization and the ability to prioritize;
• Time and selfmanagement;
• Teamwork with all departments and management team;
• Strong problemsolving skills;
• Discretion with confidential information;
• Very detail oriented;
• Critical thinking and sound judgement; and
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ensure Company's compliance with legislation and guidelines;
• Develop, maintain and revise the Company's policies and procedures;
• Provide recommendations for the enhancement/clarification of compliance policies, procedures, practices and/or systems changes necessary to support ongoing compliance;
• Report all breaches/potential breaches of legislation and guidelines;
• Keep uptodate with regulatory changes;
• Submit reports to regulators;
• Assist with responding to inquiries from OSFI and other regulators;
• Demonstrate compliance with legislation and guidelines to the Internal Auditor;
• Liaise with the Internal Auditor in relation to compliance matters and timely implementation of all audit recommendations related to compliance;
• Independently review the Company and thirdparty account opening documents;
• Open new accounts with custodian;
• Ensure client account information is uptodate;
• Develop and deliver training for the organization to update employees on policy changes and raise awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance policies;
• Act as an educational resource regarding applicable compliance matters and questions; and
• Other responsibilities as required.

• Take relevant courses; and
• Attend industry seminars and talks.

At Legacy Private Trust we specialize in professional fiduciary services including the management and administration of trusts, estates, power of attorneys, agencies, guardianships, foundations and tax & accounting services.

This position is an in office position with the option to participate in our hybrid remote work schedule after the probationary period.