Chief Legal Advisor

1 day ago


montréal, Canada National Bank Full time

A career as a Senior Legal Advisor in the Screening and Regulatory Financial Transactions Reporting team, within the Compliance sector at National Bank, means acting as an expert with the Head of International Sanctions for screening activities. It also means working closely with the PCMLTF compliance program team for regulatory reporting to FINTRAC and acting as a liaison among compliance partners.

This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation through your leadership and communication skills with the stakeholders in different sectors.
Your role
Provide expert interpretations pertaining to screening activities and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards and the organization's risk appetite
Provide strategic expert advice to management based on best practices, regulations and recent technological devloppements
Develop a vision for our international sanctions screening and regulatory reporting activities , in collaboration with senior management , by suggesting innovative ideas
Lead governance activities for international sanctions screening and regulatory reporting to FINTRAC
Present to the management the statutes on the state of risks , the issues , the incidents and the mitigation measures to be implemented
Represent the Bank on industry committees and participate in internal committees that require a high level of expertise
Your team
As part of the Compliance sector, you’ll be on a team of 15 colleagues and you’ll report to the Senior Manager of Independent Evaluation, Screening and Regulatory reporting Team. You will work in a stimulating environment that stands out for the diversity of its expertise.
Prerequisites
University degree in law and 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
Barreau du Québec member or legal advisor
Experience in financial crime management, compliance and/or risk management
In-depth knowledge of anti-money laundering and international sanctions activities
Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us



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