Compliance Specialist overseeing trading activities and compliance for PEAK Advisors in Canada. Ensuring regulatory requirements are met and supporting advisor inquiries on compliance matters.
Responsibilities
Review the daily transactions carried out by PEAK Advisors to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements
Review monthly and quarterly reports related to PEAK Advisors’ activities
Follow up on issues identified during daily, monthly and quarterly reviews
Assess and approve communications prepared by PEAK Advisors (marketing, social media, etc.)
Manage the entire External Activities process, including assessment, approval, reporting, and preparation of disclosure letters
Ensure compliance with other regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering obligations
Support the team on other compliance matters, such as complaints and investigations
Provide timely and practical guidance in response to advisors’ requests regarding their trading activities
Report trends identified through daily, monthly and quarterly reviews and recommend ways to address gaps
Participate in special projects, such as reviews focused on IIROC, FINTRAC and other applicable rules, implement regulatory changes, and deliver system improvements.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in finance or a related field
Course on Canadian securities trading
Course for securities supervisors offered by the Canadian Securities Institute
Course related to the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
Strong knowledge of securities regulation
Good knowledge of related regulations (anti-money laundering, privacy, etc.)
Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant work experience
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to advisors, influence them, and guide them on appropriate procedures
Ability to prioritize projects and manage time effectively
Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Practical knowledge of Univeris/Winfund/RBroker (an asset)
Benefits
Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office per week
Modern offices with a view in the heart of downtown Montreal, easily accessible by public transit (2 minutes from Peel metro station)
3 weeks vacation and 5 sick days per year
After 3 months of service: comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, health spending account, employee assistance program, telemedicine) covered 50% by the employer
After 3 months of service: RRSP program with employer contribution
Employer covers 20% of the OPUS card cost (equivalent to 2 months free per year)
Community involvement and corporate support for cancer and other charities
Frequent events organized by the social committee focused on company culture (PEAKulture), employee mental and physical health (PEAKare) and social/community involvement (PEAKommunity)
Support for personal development through training and internal career advancement
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