Compliance Specialist

As a member-owned cooperative, we’re helping our members with their real goals and real challenges so they can live the real life they want. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 80 years, and it’s why today we stand almost 600,000 members strong. Plus, we invest 10% of our budgeted profits back into our community - almost $90 million since 2000 alone - because when our members do well, we believe our communities should do well too.

Compliance Specialist
- Dec 17, 2024

**Location(s)**: Georgia Business Centre

**Job Type**: Full Time

**myWork Options**: In-person, Hybrid

**Starting Salary Range**: $63,300-$75,900

**Background Screening Requirement**:

- Enhanced Criminal Record Check
- Credit Check
- Employment Verification
- References

**What’s the job?**
We’re looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team and help protect against risks relating to regulatory compliance. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for working in the day to day compliance function of the Investment Compliance team and is focused primarily on regulatory duties for the CCS mutual fund dealer and partner, Worldsource Financial Management (WFM).

**What you’ll get to do**:

- Daily review and approval of new accounts as required by regulation.
- Daily review and approval of mutual fund and segregated fund transactions as required by regulation.
- Conduct and/or assist in the branch examinations.
- Design & contribute to various daily reports as required.
- Ensure all transactions are suitable for each mutual fund and segregated fund customer.
- Recognize non-compliance and/or areas of risk and provide recommendations to the Manager, Investment Compliance.
- Provide professional daily supervision and compliance advice to registered Advisors
- Assist in compliance-related mutual fund Advisor training and Registration,
- Assist in departmental projects and procedure development.
- Present Compliance regulatory updates and training in-person or via webinars.

**Who are we looking for?**
- A minimum of 4 years of job-related experience including 2 years' experience as a current
- registered Mutual Fund Advisor.
- Must have 2 years current experience registered as a Mutual Fund (CSC preferred course) or securities advisor with CIRO (MFDA or IIROC)
- Completion of CPH course highly advantageous.
- High School Diploma plus some additional post-secondary courses.
- Must have the necessary requirements to immediately be registered as a mutual fund advisor.
- Currently registered as a Mutual Fund Branch Compliance Manager.
- Completion of the Life Licensing Qualification Program (LLQP) a definite asset.

**Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital**

Why join Coast Capital Savings?
- **Purpose is our North Star.** We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.
- **Committed to inclusion and engagement.**We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we’re doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.
- **A career that grows with you.** We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.
- **Work where you’re most effective.** In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.
- **Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family.** We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.
- **Retirement options.** We also take care of our employees once they retire. That’s why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP’s.
- **Mortgage and auto financing benefits**. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.
- **Real Recognition**. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We’re human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.
- **An award winning culture**. We’re a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.
- **We reinvest 10% back into the community.** When we do well, our communities do well. That’s why since 2000 we’ve invested over $90 million into our member’s communities.
- **Double your impact.** Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of