Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance Company: East Coast Credit Union Location: Nova Scotia, Canada We invite you to become part of Nova Scotia’s largest credit union, where community focus, member satisfaction, and financial excellence are foundational. The Senior Manager serves as a trusted advisor and escalation point on complex compliance and regulatory matters, fostering collaboration across cross‑functional teams to support enterprise‑wide risk management objectives. Through strong leadership, sound judgment, and proactive engagement, the incumbent promotes a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to all corporate and regulatory standards. Benefits Outstanding culture and opportunity to join an engaged and community‑focused team. Competitive compensation ($100,982.93 – $119,556.92 annually) with performance‑based incentives. Generous benefits: Fully paid Flexible Health and Dental Plan, up to 9% contribution with employer match in the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Tuition reimbursement, training, and personal development. Additional employee perks: annual wellness credit, reduced rates on employee loans/mortgages, paid volunteer time. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership to the Risk & Compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and alignment with the Credit Union’s purpose. Oversee recruitment, performance management, career development, and succession planning in partnership with Human Resources. Lead regular communications to align staff with policy updates, strategic direction, and organizational performance goals. Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies, programs, and procedures that enhance efficiency, compliance, and member experience. Oversee data integrity, system administration, and staff access management, ensuring appropriate internal controls and documentation. Provide leadership for compliance, fraud prevention, and business continuity programs (FINTRAC, Privacy, CASL), ensuring effective risk mitigation. Lead compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory readiness and organizational resilience. Collaborate cross‑functionally to identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise risks, embedding compliance into business processes. Oversee departmental budgeting and resource planning to support efficiency, innovation, and regulatory excellence. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, systems, and process improvements to strengthen compliance performance. Provide insight to senior leadership on regulatory risk exposure, emerging issues, and policy implications. Build partnerships across internal teams, branches, and external partners to advance goals and compliance posture. Represent the Credit Union in external forums and community initiatives, promoting the organization’s values. Lead or support enterprise‑wide projects and initiatives that drive innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field plus at least seven years of progressive experience in a senior role involving risk management and compliance, including three years of leadership experience, preferably in banking. Professional designations in areas such as Fraud, Privacy, or Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) are valuable assets. Desired Attributes Demonstrated leadership in coaching, developing, and motivating high‑performing teams. Strategic understanding of operational risk, fraud prevention, business continuity, and compliance frameworks. Expert knowledge of Canadian financial regulations (FINTRAC, CASL, Privacy Act) and experience overseeing regulatory compliance programs. Applications will be accepted until November 24th. All offers of employment are conditional upon the acceptance of an Individual Fidelity Bond Application which includes a criminal check and a credit check. We believe everyone has potential. If you are excited about this opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We wish to thank applicants in advance; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. East Coast Credit Union is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and to providing equal opportunity and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at careers@creditu.ca or 902‑464‑7107. #J-18808-Ljbffr