French Language Compliance Program Manager

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled French Language Compliance Program Manager to lead our Francization program at Scotiabank. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a language compliance program focused on French language legislation in Canada.

About the Role
  • Implement a Canada-wide strategy for compliance with applicable Federal and provincial language legislation, ensuring effective management of language-related compliance risk.
  • Lead and manage a language regulations compliance program aligned with the Compliance Management Framework's eight key pillars of compliance risk management.
  • Provide expert advice and counsel to business units related to language-related legislative and/or regulatory obligations under applicable Federal and Provincial law.
  • Promote and maintain effective relationships with key regulators such as the Office Québécois de la Langue Française (OQLF).
  • Maintain track of audit management action plans related to French language and language-related compliance, providing second-line challenge.
  • Manage all aspects of preparing and filing required triennial reports to the OQLF, collecting, compiling, and analyzing necessary data underpinning these reports.
  • Manage regulatory complaints and complaints related to the Bank's compliance with French language obligations, including enlisting internal groups to investigate and resolve such complaints.
Requirements
  • Previous Banking/Finance project experience (3+ years), especially regulatory.
  • Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) required due to frequent interactions with internal English- and French-speaking colleagues or external partners across Canada.
  • Strong Compliance experience preferably within a financial institution or similarly complex organization (5+ years).
  • Strong understanding of Quebec language legislation and Francization experience.
  • Managing complex projects and initiatives to completion within tight timelines.
What We Offer
  • In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed.
  • Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching.
  • You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.

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