Director, Regulatory Compliance Management

at  ATB Financial

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It’s a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you’re empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We’re on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
As ATB’s next Director, Regulatory Compliance, you manage a team of compliance managers and specialists, and are the resident subject matter expert. Reporting to the Managing Director, Compliance, you provide compliance stewardship and oversight to the business units, and partner with risk owners to ensure compliance risks are appropriately identified, measured, reported and managed in alignment with OSFI E-13 Guideline and ATB’s risk appetite. This position steers vision, prioritizes efforts and sets goals for ATB’s Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) program.
Please note: Preference will be given to candidates in Alberta able to work a hybrid arrangement out of ATB’s corporate offices in Calgary (ATB Campus or Eighth Avenue Place) or Edmonton (ATB Place). The option to work remote is available to candidates from other areas.
Accountabilities

The primary focus of the role is to:

• Interpret and study legal and regulatory requirements and develop governance and reporting for senior management, the Board and regulators
• Develop policies, procedures, framework, and controls for enterprise regulatory compliance
• Identify and monitor regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks and identify areas of non-compliance
• Stay up to date on industry changes, trends, laws, regulatory updates and best practices
• Manage an inventory of all applicable regulatory requirements and their risk prioritization
• Collaborate with the Compliance Assurance team on the testing of regulatory controls
• Provide guidance on the execution of business units projects, compliance advisory and collaborate with risk owners to ensure compliance
• Build and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders, and act as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert for regulatory compliance
• Provide guidance or compliance training to the first line as appropriate

Skills, experience & requirements

As the ideal candidate you possess:

• University Degree in business, accounting, economics, finance or a related field
• 7 or more years experience in a regulatory compliance role at a Canadian financial institution
• Compliance or risk management certifications, including CCSA, PRM or CIA
• Ability to manage a high performing team
• Effective communication, excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle complex issues and a high volume workload with varied time expectations
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of success with regulatory compliance and technology-based compliance projects
• Broad knowledge of non-financial risk
• Additional knowledge and experience of market risk and/or security requirements would be an asset

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
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• Interpret and study legal and regulatory requirements and develop governance and reporting for senior management, the Board and regulators
• Develop policies, procedures, framework, and controls for enterprise regulatory compliance
• Identify and monitor regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks and identify areas of non-compliance
• Stay up to date on industry changes, trends, laws, regulatory updates and best practices
• Manage an inventory of all applicable regulatory requirements and their risk prioritization
• Collaborate with the Compliance Assurance team on the testing of regulatory controls
• Provide guidance on the execution of business units projects, compliance advisory and collaborate with risk owners to ensure compliance
• Build and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders, and act as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert for regulatory compliance
• Provide guidance or compliance training to the first line as appropriat