Manager Corporate Policy, Compliance and Information

at  Agriculture Financial Services Corporation

At AFSC, we want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. We care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.
Posting is open until the position is filled.
Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant.
However, periodically may be asked to work in other AFSC branches. Travel in these circumstances will be reimbursed according to AFSC’s Employee and Board of Directors Expense Policy.
The Manager Corporate Policy, Compliance & Information plays a crucial role in leading a team that supports corporate policy management, compliance and information management governance. The role ensures that these functions ensure compliance with legislation, ethical conduct and alignment with AFSC strategic goals.
The Manager Corporate Policy, Compliance & Information works closely with various departments across AFSC to keep policies up-to-date with legislative requirements and best practices, manage compliance understanding and issues, as well as supporting information management governance.

What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?

• Allows you to expand your knowledge in corporate policy, compliance and information governance
• Opportunity to collaborate with various other teams within AFSC on project and ad hoc basis as a subject matter expert
• Supports a strong work-life balance with flexibility
• Opportunity to advance within AFSC

What will you be responsible for?

• Designs, implements and revises the corporate policy framework and a risk-based compliance framework.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify, create, and revise corporate policies in line with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Designs and delivers training programs to educate employees about corporate policies, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
• Provides ongoing support and clarification to employees regarding policy interpretation and application.
• Conducts regular audits and risk assessments to identify areas of corporate non-compliance or potential risk, and develop strategies to address them.
• Prepares regular reports for management and other oversight committees regarding the status of compliance and any identified issues.
• Stays abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact AFSC and works with the departments to ensure compliance.
• Promotes a culture of ethics and integrity throughout AFSC.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the information and records governance policies and related documents
• Provides guidance and leadership to enterprise records management and information management activities
• Responsible for effective recruitment and selection, onboarding, retention, coaching, supervision, performance management and off boarding of team
• Coaches and mentors team members and supports their participation in learning opportunities and professional development to ensure highest level of skills and productivity to meet AFSC needs
• Participates in and promotes team building, empowerment of team members and provides a stimulating work environment which encourages team and individual growth

What are we looking for from you?

• A keen interest to be a part of a high performance team and contribute to this
• Ability to take a service orientation and risk based approach to responsibilities
• Interest in supporting the advancement of AFSC priorities within established frameworks
• Strong knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams

What else is in it for you?

• Health, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
• Health Spending Account
• Corporate functions
• Winter Holiday closure
• MEPP contributions
• Generous vacation and special leave days
• Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance or a related discipline.
• A relevant certification (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner, Certification in Ethics and Compliance, Information and Records Management Certificate, Canadian Risk Management or similar) is required
• Five years of leading, motivating and managing a team
• Seven years progressive experience relating to: policy management, compliance, and information management

About AFSC
For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta’s agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.
https://afsc.ca/about-afsc

What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?

• Allows you to expand your knowledge in corporate policy, compliance and information governance
• Opportunity to collaborate with various other teams within AFSC on project and ad hoc basis as a subject matter expert
• Supports a strong work-life balance with flexibility
• Opportunity to advance within AFS

What will you be responsible for?

• Designs, implements and revises the corporate policy framework and a risk-based compliance framework.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify, create, and revise corporate policies in line with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Designs and delivers training programs to educate employees about corporate policies, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
• Provides ongoing support and clarification to employees regarding policy interpretation and application.
• Conducts regular audits and risk assessments to identify areas of corporate non-compliance or potential risk, and develop strategies to address them.
• Prepares regular reports for management and other oversight committees regarding the status of compliance and any identified issues.
• Stays abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact AFSC and works with the departments to ensure compliance.
• Promotes a culture of ethics and integrity throughout AFSC.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the information and records governance policies and related documents
• Provides guidance and leadership to enterprise records management and information management activities
• Responsible for effective recruitment and selection, onboarding, retention, coaching, supervision, performance management and off boarding of team
• Coaches and mentors team members and supports their participation in learning opportunities and professional development to ensure highest level of skills and productivity to meet AFSC needs
• Participates in and promotes team building, empowerment of team members and provides a stimulating work environment which encourages team and individual growt