Regional Specialist

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• We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
• We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
• We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
• We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

We are looking for a Regional Specialist - Compliance to join our team in our Montreal office

The Regional Compliance Specialist is responsible for the oversight of compliance for the region and acts as the resource person regarding regulatory and compliance matters.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team

Your Day as a Regional Specialist – Compliance  

• Address issues and questions raised by various stakeholders.
• Perform complex monthly client file reviews and present audit findings and addendum reports following a set format to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Coordination of audits with the National Compliance Auditor, validation of results, and preparation of the quarterly presentation of audit findings.
• Conduct general research and act as a resource for Compliance-related inquiries.
• Responsible for external audit management with Insurance Councils and GAA.
• Coordination of filings related to unauthorized insurers.
• Support the VP Compliance and Legal in responding to Council audits.
• Contribute to special quarterly and year end reporting.
• Review regulations across Canada and ensure our internal Procedures are current.
• Review of e-sites (transactional and non-transactional).
• Responsible for new hire and on-demand compliance training and education requirements.
• Plan, design and assign appropriate compliance courses as needed by staff. Maintain staff education completion documentation as appropriate.
• Keep staff updated through internal communication of regulations and best practices.
• Carry out periodic evaluation of the compliance Programs and recommend changes and improvements.
• Develop new compliance and regulatory training material.
• Work with corporate services on other projects related to Compliance and regulatory issues.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Licensed broker is an asset.
• Familiarity with provincial directives, code of conduct and guidelines, is an asset.
• Bilingual with strong verbal and written communication skills in French and in English as the candidate will be required to interact in English with stakeholders (colleagues and clients) outside Quebec.
• Availability to travel to other offices within the region, as required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team on special and ongoing projects.
• Organized and structured, able to manage time and priorities.
• Able to present in front of small to large groups of people.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Who we are

Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of over 1,450 professionals located in 27 offices across the country. Thanks to its Local International Office Network of independent brokers (LION), BFL CANADA provides clients with privileged access to insurance partners in over 140 countries, helping to support their operations both in Canada and globally.

Our Montreal office is located at the heart of downtown Montreal, the largest city in Quebec. Our employees can benefit from the numerous exciting activities organized in the neighborhood.

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We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse abilities. BFL Canada is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all. The diversity of our talents enables innovation and creativity through diverse backgrounds, different thinking, and unique knowledge. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.

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