Vice President, Legal - Toronto, Canada - OMERS

OMERS

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe.

Our culture is truly one of a kind.

We get stuff done, and have fun doing it We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Compliance and Associate General Counsel, the Vice President, Legal & Compliance, Private Equity is a senior leader in the Compliance team supporting the Global Head of Compliance in the development and implementation of a global compliance framework and strategy including specific responsibility for coordinating the compliance function for OMERS Private Equity in North America and Europe including OMERS Capital Solutions, Growth Equity and Ventures (collectively, "Private Equity").

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

Compliance Monitoring Program:

Overseeing and managing the compliance monitoring program within OMERS Private Equity (including OMERS Capital Solutions, Growth Equity and Ventures).

Managing, supporting and developing a team of lawyers and compliance professionals in Toronto, Canada and London, UK supporting the Private Markets compliance programs in North America and Europe.

Managing legal and compliance regulatory and reporting requirements including with respect to applicable global securities regulators such as the SEC and FCA.

Managing audits and investigations into regulatory and compliance issues.

Monitoring new and emerging regulatory and legal requirements and instituting changes to the compliance program as necessary.

Investment Transaction Support:

Supporting Private Equity deal teams on transaction due diligence, including Anti-Terrorist Financing, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions due diligence and Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence and risk assessments.

Providing asset management compliance support and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Supporting third party capital programs including providing regulatory advice, review of marketing materials, presentations and website content to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Reporting:

Providing compliance reporting on a regular basis to the Global Head of Compliance, Senior Management and regulated entity boards.

Policy Management and Training:

Coordinating the development, review and administration of policies and procedures specific to Private Equity businesses including liaising with business leaders across OMERS.

Participating on behalf of Private Equity businesses in the development of enterprise-wide policies for OMERS as it expands its global footprint.

Supporting the compliance training program.

Qualifications:

Legal professional with 10 plus years of experience who has established expertise and a strong reputation within the corporate commercial field including transactional, regulatory and governance experience;
Extensive knowledge of capital markets regulatory framework and previous experience in a senior compliance role;
Experience with various regulatory regimes and regulators (particularly, the SEC and FCA) is highly desirable;
Previous experience in a management role and demonstrated experience mentoring and developing team members;
Demonstrated experience with change management;
Strong team player who possesses a consistent "can do" attitude; hands-on; proactive, resourceful and self-directed;
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and investment professionals; brings judgement and high integrity;
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfortable engaging with the business to develop effective relationships; and

Natural collaborator, able to build consensus and influence effectively by building strong, trusting relationships with colleagues and the business.

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023.

OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members.

OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario.

Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OME