Assistant Manager, Compliance

Permanent Full Time 

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Assistant Manager, Compliance

Interested in adding to your compliance experience for both Individual Wealth and Canada Life subsidiaries?  We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Compliance for Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. (CLIML) within the Wealth Solutions team.

The Assistant Manager, Compliance plays a central role in supporting compliance activities and actively contributes to advancing compliance processes and deliverables for CLIML. CLIML is registered as an investment fund manager, portfolio manager, and commodity trading manager. Its primary regulator is the Ontario Securities Commission. CLIML is the manager of the Canada Life Mutual Funds and Counsel Portfolios.

What you will do:

• Review policies and procedures related to various compliance programs and support their execution or operationalization.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and document processes.
• Perform intake, mailbox management, and ongoing monitoring of compliance review activity for marketing and sales communication compliance reviews, as well as assist in those reviews against regulatory requirements and our Marketing Guidelines documentation within service standards.
• Evaluate, analyze, and assess legislative and compliance-driven changes  
• Serve as a trusted compliance subject matter expert, providing guidance and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Rapidly acquire new knowledge, learn new skills, and apply innovative thinking to solve problems.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues within CLIML and Wealth Solutions, as well as other business partners and shared services. 

• Remain up to date with regulatory environment and upcoming changes to ensure that policies and procedures are kept current.

What you will bring: 

• 3+ years of compliance experience working in at least one of the following is preferred: IFM, investment dealer, mutual funds, control testing programs, privacy, Canada Life subsidiaries, segregated funds.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, track record for delivering results with high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, self-organize, and prioritize deliverables through goal setting, time management and planning to ensure individual and team deadlines are met.
• University degree in a related field.
• CPA or CFA designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of the following National Instrument (NI) securities regulations is an asset: NI 31-103, NI 81-101, NI 81-102, NI 81-105, and NI 81-106. This includes familiarity with investment fund rules, prospectus documents, and monitoring fund compliance.
• Ability to understand and successfully navigate a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and relationship building.

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The base salary for this position is between $75,600 - $115,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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