Director, Control Testing

Attendance: Hybrid

Employment Category: Manager

Type of Contract: Permanent

A career as a Director, Control testing in the Compliance and Non-Financial risk Management team at National Bank means leading a team responsible for independently assessing the design and operational effectiveness of controls. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance and control testing.

Your job

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, control testing, internal audit or risk certification.
• At least three years of experience in personnel management or team leadership.
• Experience in the banking sector or in a regulated financial services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the proceeds of crime (money Laundering) and terrorist financing Act and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
• Relevant certification in anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or fraud review is an asset

Your team

The Vice-President – Compliance and Non-Financial risk Management brings together specialists who work proactively and collaboratively to strengthen the effectiveness of controls, meet regulatory expectations and continuously improve practises.

In the Compliance and Non-Financial risk Management sector, you lead a team of specialists and work closely with the Anti-money Laundering, Compliance, Operational risk, Internal Audit and various business sectors teams. You help maintain constructive relationships while taking an independent and rigorous look at risk management practises.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, Accounting, risk Management, Law, criminology or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of relevant experience in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, control testing, internal audit or risk certification.
• At least three years of experience in personnel management or team leadership.
• Experience in the banking sector or in a regulated financial services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the proceeds of crime (money Laundering) and terrorist financing Act and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
• Relevant certification in anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or fraud review is an asset

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 such as:

• 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
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

Additional required languages: French

Skills: Critical Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation Management, Risk Management, Stress Management, Business Alignment, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Learning Agility, Mobilization, Partner Development, Resiliency,