Compliance Associate

Glass Lewis is a trusted ally to more than 1,300 investors globally who use our corporate governance research, custom policy recommendations, engagement services and tools, and industry-leading proxy vote management solution to help drive value across their governance activities. We also work with over 3,000 corporate issuer clients, providing research reports, thought leadership, customized voting policies, equity plan models, and opportunities for direct engagement on material governance and disclosure practices.

Glass Lewis' industry-leading research and analysis covers more than 30,000 meetings each year across approximately 100 global markets. Our clients include many of the world's leading pension funds, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, giving us global reach with a local perspective on the most important governance issues. Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; London, U.K.; Paris, France; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Manila, Philippines; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Timișoara, Romania; and Tokyo, Japan. Our team includes more than 400 full-time employees globally, over half of which are dedicated to research. For more information, please visit

As a
Compliance Associate
, reporting directly to the Vice President of Compliance, you will support the legal and compliance team in partnering with all areas of the company to address compliance questions and issues. You will work alongside the legal and compliance team to help managers across the company navigate internal policies and procedures, ethical best-practices, and client requirements. You'll also assist in evaluating the effectiveness of internal processes and support the ongoing enhancement of the compliance program.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years in a compliance role or related work
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

The essential responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Compliance team to complete client and prospect due diligence requests.
• Support in responses to clients and prospects on compliance-related matters.
• Coordinate responses to business partner and government compliance-related inquiries.
• Monitor ongoing training of employees to ensure compliance with the company's internal compliance programs.
• Support the Compliance and People teams in responding to employee compliance-related matters, including recurring compliance attestations and/or sharing updates on our compliance programs.
• Proactively identify new technologies or efficiencies in workflows to improve the company's compliance programs.
• Support the Compliance team with the enforcement of compliance policies and protocols on behalf of the company.
• Coordinate mandatory workplace training programs for new hires and staff, annually.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an Internal Auditing program.
• Assist with the management of the company's vendor management program.
• Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance team to respond to risk and carry out corrective action plans for problem resolution.
• Conduct special projects to develop, and support new compliance initiatives, as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Benefits

This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your compliance expertise while contributing to a company committed to excellence and innovation. Join our collaborative, inclusive team and make a direct impact on our success. If you are passionate about compliance and business operations, we encourage you to apply

Compensation

The annual salary range for this permanent, full-time role is between $55,000 - $60,000 CAD. The salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid health and dental coverage, life insurance, and a pension plan that starts three months after the hire date.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Glass Lewis is committed to equity, fairness, and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We strive to build and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating an accessible environment in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let our Recruiting Team know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist with screening and evaluating applications. All AI-generated assessments are reviewed by our hiring team before any final decisions are made.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for a current, open position within our organization.