Associate Compliance Officer, Trade Surveillance - Toronto, Canada - BMO Financial Group

BMO Financial Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1

Note this is a 1-year contract opportunity.

BMOII's Trade Surveillance team within the Legal, Regulatory, Compliance and Procurement Group (LRCP) has an opening for an Associate Compliance Officer (1-year contract) who will be responsible for conducting daily and monthly trade surveillance activities for investment trades consistent with regulatory obligations established by CIRO Rule 200.

This individual will collaborate with a team assessing a high volume of inquiries in a timely and efficient manner ensuring regulatory, corporate, and fiduciary obligations are met.

The Associate Compliance Officer will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of regulatory requirements and developments, monitor risk, identify, and correct possible gaps and implement appropriate actions to mitigate them.

The Associate Compliance Officer is accountable for supporting the Manager to identify opportunities to enhance the Trade Surveillance team's key processes and implementing changes guided by BMO's Winning Culture.

In addition, the Associate Compliance Officer must contribute to business/group results by providing oversight and making recommendations that significantly impact the Bank's ability to monitor regulatory compliance programs, minimize operational risk and align with regulatory agencies.

The role also supports risk assessment monitoring and trending activities to ensure that the Trade Surveillance pillar of BMOII's Compliance Program remains current and aligned with both the Enterprise-wide Compliance Program and the goals of BMO's Canadian Personal & Business Banking business (P&BB).

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct, monitor and document daily and monthly 2nd Line reviews of BMO Investments Inc. (BMOII) client account activity with a focus on Head Office criteria, as outlined in CIRO Policies and other regulatory/corporate guidelines.
Analyse and report on compliance data; identify trends developing in trading of specific dealing representatives (RISRs) and/or client accounts with an emphasis on suitability, concentration, potential conflicts of interest and unusual transactions, conducting detailed analysis and escalating concerns to the Senior Compliance Manager where necessary.
Issue and follow up on queries from daily and monthly reviews with BMOII RISRs and Branch Compliance Officers.
Ensure that required actions arising from reviews are completed within reasonable timeframes and records are appropriately filed, evidencing findings, developments and actions taken.
Advise first line of defense management and employees on compliance matters; provide guidance and support to RISRs and branch office staff as needed regarding compliance policies and procedures, including effectively communicating requirements.
Advise first line of defense management and employees on compliance matters and provide input on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and interpretation of regulations.
Conduct and/or effectively challenge risk assessments for business/group and assist to identify more effective compliance controls.
Anticipate, identify, and analyse risk and consequences of unaddressed risk factors/ compliance gaps and recommends appropriate controls.
Operate effectively within a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations and regulatory & audit scrutiny.
Access, monitor and report on sensitive Bank, customer, transactional and employee information to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Think creatively and propose solutions. Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Broader work, special projects or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Participate in initiatives to advance LRC's broader strategic priorities.

Qualifications:

1+ years of relevant experience in compliance, operational risk management of financial risk. Previous industry experience with a CIRO Dealer Member is an asset, including ability to conduct suitability assessments.
Bachelor's degree required.
Recognized compliance certifications or completion of CSC/IFIC and BCO course, or equivalent, preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, codes, and standards, in particular CIRO Rule 200.
Ability to multitask between multiple and ongoing responsibilities and assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical thinking, relationship management, research, and project management skills
Ability to meet deliverables in tight timeframes.
Exhibits flexibility and adaptability.
Work mostly independently.

This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be in the Toronto office (First Canadian Place) 2-3 days a week.

Compensation and Benefits:

$49, $90,800.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experienc