Manager, Risk Advisory & Compliance

Location

Head Office

Overview

Reporting to the VP of Risk Advisory and Compliance, the manager will execute risk, internal audit and compliance activities across the organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing compliance policies and procedures, implementing training, assessing for corrective action and reporting to stakeholders including investors, Board of Directors / Trustees and senior management.

The position will ensure the organization meets company and global best-in-class industry standards for ethical conduct.

The position will also execute the risk-based internal audit plan helping make recommendations to improve the company’s key operational and financial activities.

The successful candidate will be a critical thinker with the ability to adapt to a continuously growing, creative enterprise committed to delivering superior returns without compromising the company’s fiduciary duty to its institutional partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor global compliance policies, and procedures, including applicable governance requirements.
• Oversee the organization’s compliance framework include anti-bribery program; and implement policies and procedures to comply with legal requirements related to deterring, detecting, and reducing bribery, corruption, and related reputational risk.
• Deliver periodic and regular reports regarding audit and compliance related enforcement and implementation, including policy development.
• Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of global regulatory, legal, and business requirements, including a strong understanding of the common risks, roles, and structures applicable to the compliance function.
• Liaise with the regulatory bodies and other industry members on an ongoing basis in connection with audits, regulatory filings, fees, and ongoing regulatory matters to better understand and influence appropriate regulatory change.
• Anticipate / identify and analyze the risk and consequences of unaddressed risk factors / compliance gaps and recommend appropriate controls.
• Operate effectively within a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations including regulatory and audit scrutiny.
• Provide advisory services by researching and preparing responses to enquiries, information requests and / or audit / regulatory requests related to anti-bribery compliance.
• Recommend, coordinate, and implement action plans for resolution of issues identified in relation to audit and compliance vulnerability and risk, and provide guidance on issue prevention and resolution.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education
• Experience managing a broad compliance program
• Deep knowledge of North American and European global regulatory environment with a focus on real estate and asset management
• Proven ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced, demanding and adapting environment
• Understand complex regulatory requirements and create effective compliance programs
• Demonstrate ability to strategize, communicate and implement efficiently across business divisions
• Attention to both detail and overall results
• Ability to assess alternative action and make a decision based on the risk factors.
• Clear understanding of corporate risk tolerance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise the highest ethical standards and prudent, risk-based business decision making.
3 days ago