Job Description

Payments Canada allows employees to work in an environment that best promotes their health and productivity, while providing quality in-person events and office experience. We aim to hire locally within the greater Ottawa and Toronto regions. | Get to Know Us We are a unique organization at the center of the payments ecosystem and Canadian economy. We are responsible for balancing and leading in an environment of multiple interests, ideas and challenges. We successfully navigate these challenges by adhering to a set of values that in themselves are tensions: Think Big + Act Responsibly, Be Ambitious + Raise the Team, Keep Momentum + Be Rigorous. In 2021, we cleared and settled more than 8 billion transactions, totaling $135 trillion, or $539 billion each business day. Payments Canada employees are committed to making payments safer, more accessible and secure for all Canadians. This is where our country connects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsvxucqX6dY | Our Culture
We are a collaborative, diverse and passionate group of individuals. We support one another, make impactful contributions to the organization, and develop and nurture meaningful connections across our ecosystem! Come and join us - Where payments meet purpose! | About The Role Reporting to the Head, Compliance and Privacy, functioning as part of a collegial team under general supervision, the Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for:

• Providing support and advice for the compliance function which requires knowledge of compliance requirements.
• Acting as a subject matter expert with respect to by-law and rules-related matters, seeking out peer review where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal business partners, Payments Canada\xe2\x80\x99s members and external stakeholders.

Please submit your application by January 31, 2023. | What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do Some of the responsibilities in this role include:

• Provide guidance and advice with respect to member compliance matters, including inquiries escalated to the member compliance team, etc.
• Participate on the operational incident review team and provide advice and guidance with respect to any necessary follow up on member operational incidents.
• Act as Compliance team representative for internal review of quarterly Operational Health Report to the Bank of Canada, highlighting any issues to the Head, Compliance and Privacy.
• Draft new procedures, or update current procedures, as part of enhancements to the compliance program.
• Draft supporting documentation such as training/education materials, reports to Board, correspondence, etc. as required.
• Maintain inventory of high-risk compliance requirements and supporting information.
• Where applicable, work with business units on plans to become compliant with legislative or regulatory requirements, including review of materials and tracking of progress.
• Provide guidance and advice to business units with respect to updates to internal policies to ensure they align with legislative requirements.
• Coordinate with applicable business units on training required under legislation.

| Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in law, political science, business administration, or related field
• Minimum of five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience within the financial services industry, preferably in a compliance function
• Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in delivering reports and briefings to senior leadership
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

| Technical Competencies

• Understanding of legislation, regulations, and rules and their application to Payments Canada and members
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to identify risks and potential solutions
• Ability to manage a wide range of projects and initiatives simultaneously, working effectively in an environment of change
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to produce high quality work
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Information gathering and monitoring skills

| Personal Competencies

• Critical reasoning and analytical thinking
• Displays social and self-awareness
• Develops and applies innovative solutions as appropriate
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain credibility and respect among stakeholders, members and peers (good team player)
• Exercises a high degree of initiative and flexibility
• Recognizes the importance of strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Committed to continuous learning and skills development
• Acts decisively and assertively as needed
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and discretion

| Salary Range Based on qualifications and experience: $91,801 and $114,751 | Payments Meets Purpose - What you can expect from us

• Flexible hybrid (remote/office) environment;
• Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible);
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (if eligible);
• Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December Holiday Shutdown and Cultural Holiday Observance Days;
• Paid maternity and parental leave top-up;
• Rewards and recognition program.

|Our Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Commitment
At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.
We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residences. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $91,801.00-$114,751.00 per year