Senior Compliance Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Compliance Manager based in Canada.

The Senior Compliance Manager will play a critical role in strengthening compliance operations within a fast-growing and highly regulated financial environment. This position is responsible for managing key compliance programs, assessing regulatory risks, and supporting sound business decisions through practical guidance. The role offers the opportunity to work across investment management, digital assets, regulatory frameworks, and emerging financial technologies. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, legal teams, operations, investment professionals, and external partners to maintain strong governance standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep regulatory expertise, strong judgment, and the ability to translate complex requirements into effective business solutions. This is an opportunity for a proactive compliance leader who enjoys building processes, driving improvements, and operating in an innovative environment.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Compliance Manager will support the ongoing development and execution of compliance programs, ensuring regulatory obligations are effectively managed while enabling business growth.

Manage and coordinate compliance monitoring and assessments related to Canadian securities regulations, investment fund requirements, and internal policies.

Conduct compliance testing activities to identify regulatory risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Prepare compliance reporting, recommendations, and strategic updates for senior leadership, governance committees, and key stakeholders.

Track regulatory developments and industry changes, evaluate business impacts, and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and controls.

Maintain and enhance compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, monitoring programs, and reporting processes.

Support portfolio management and trading compliance activities, including investment restrictions, conflicts of interest, and trade surveillance monitoring.

Review and assess marketing materials, investor communications, and public-facing content to ensure regulatory compliance.

Support anti-money laundering (AML), anti-terrorist financing (ATF), sanctions screening, KYC, and financial crime compliance programs.

Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, inspections, and information requests while maintaining strong documentation practices.

Provide practical compliance guidance to business teams by translating regulatory requirements into actionable solutions.

Support compliance reviews for new products, investment vehicles, cross-border offerings, and strategic initiatives.

Build strong relationships with regulators, external counsel, auditors, service providers, and internal stakeholders.

Lead or contribute to special compliance projects and strategic initiatives as required.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a senior compliance professional with strong financial services expertise, regulatory knowledge, and experience managing complex compliance programs in regulated environments.

6 to 8 years of compliance experience within an investment fund manager, asset manager, wealth manager, dealer, digital asset firm, or another regulated financial institution.

Advanced knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, including requirements applicable to investment fund managers, portfolio managers, exempt market dealers, ETFs, and continuous disclosure obligations.

Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide compliance programs, policies, controls, monitoring frameworks, testing processes, and regulatory reporting.

Strong understanding of global regulatory obligations applicable to investment management, digital assets, and financial services organizations.

Experience supporting businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions, legal entities, and regulatory frameworks.

Familiarity with AML, ATF, sanctions compliance, KYC, and broader financial crime prevention programs.

Experience managing regulatory registrations, licensing requirements, examinations, audits, inspections, and regulator interactions.

Knowledge of portfolio management, trading activities, investment restrictions, conflicts of interest, and trade surveillance requirements.

Experience reviewing marketing, sales, distribution, and client-facing materials for regulatory compliance.

Ability to analyze evolving regulations and translate complex requirements into practical business recommendations.

Strong project management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple compliance initiatives and deadlines.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex regulatory topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across legal, finance, investment, operations, and business teams.

Experience with digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenized assets, or alternative investment products is considered an asset.

Experience working with international regulatory environments such as Canada, Switzerland, Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom, or the United Arab Emirates is preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package, including discretionary bonus opportunities.

Remote-first work environment with flexible arrangements focused on results and accountability.

Unlimited vacation days to support work-life balance.

Opportunity to work at the forefront of an innovative and rapidly evolving industry.

Collaborative, low-ego culture focused on teamwork, ownership, and execution.

Annual company offsites to connect, collaborate, and build relationships.

Birthday day off to celebrate personal milestones.

Supportive parental leave policy designed to prioritize family and well-being.

Inclusive workplace committed to welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

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