Local Compliance and Data Protection Officer

Location : Richmond Hill, ON, CA

Veridos provides secure and innovative identity solutions to governments worldwide. We help ensure every citizen has access to a trusted legal identity—enabling participation in society and access to essential services. From passports and ID cards to mobile IDs and border control systems, we deliver end-to-end identity solutions tailored to national needs. Join our multicultural workforce to create innovative solutions that make a worldwide impact.

As a joint venture of Giesecke+Devrient, a global SecurityTech company and Bundesdruckerei, the German state printing service, we are always looking for talented and motivated colleagues who share our vision and want to shape the future of identities with us.

Compensation : $95,000-115,000 plus up to 5% Bonus

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Local Compliance and Data Protection Officer to support and oversee Compliance, Data Protection, ESG, and Sustainability activities across our U.S. and Canadian operations. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, provincial, and industry specific regulations while maintaining strong internal governance and data privacy standards. The successful candidate will safeguard organizational integrity, support ethical business conduct, and lead sustainability efforts aligned with North American expectations and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Compliance

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls, compliance frameworks, and procedures aligned with U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX relevance, AML / ATF guidance, industry standards, federal / provincial / state laws).
• Prepare clear, accurate monthly compliance reports and risk updates for leadership.
• Develop and oversee effective compliance programs that identify, mitigate, and respond to regulatory and policy risks.
• Lead compliance training for managers and employees, fostering a culture of awareness around compliance, financial crime prevention, sanctions, and ethical business behavior.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Veridos Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for all compliance related matters across North America.

Data Protection

Ensure alignment with data privacy requirements under both U.S. and Canadian law, including :

ESG & Sustainability

Qualifications, Experience & Education

Experience

Education

Working Conditions

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The candidate hired will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Veridos Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or valid work permit.

Please note : Reference Checks and Credit, Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please make sure to let us know your earliest starting date.

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