Senior Legal Advisor PCMLTF

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

22527

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

10-Sep-2024

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Legal

A career as a Senior Legal Advisor in the team of Compliance Programs team at National Bank means actively participating in sound risk management and the development of the Compliance Program to combat money laundering and terrorist financing (PCMLTF). You will mainly act as a specialist to ensure the Bank's compliance with regulations. You will also be called upon to provide support to compliance partners on regulatory issues and will be an integral part of a dynamic team, where the work is stimulating and diverse.

Your role

• Act as a specialist for stakeholders and management in decisions requiring expertise on the interpretation and application of regulatory requirements to combat PCMLTF;

• Demonstrate leadership and produce positions and guidelines in accordance with regulatory requirements to combat PCMLTF;

• Support partners in all activities related to the implementation of regulatory obligations to combat PCMLTF;

• Participate in regulatory initiatives involving various stakeholders and projects that require expertise in PCMLTF;

• Conduct regulatory research necessary to develop the Bank’s positions related to the PCMLTF Program, which will be presented throughout the organization, with industry, regulators and other relevant stakeholders;

• Work closely with other members of the PCMLTF Program team to enforce PCMLTF positions throughout the organization.

Competencies required

• Bachelor's or master's degree related to the sector of activity and 6-10 years of relevant experience

• Member of the bar

• Experience in regulatory compliance or risk management

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in a team and with various stakeholders

• Knowledge and understanding in AMLTF risks

• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Anti Money Laundering Anti-money laundering framework Communication Diversity & Inclusion Empathy Financial Crime Compliance Initiative Learning Agility Legal and Regulatory Frameworks Legal Compliance Legal Regulatory Compliance Resiliency Risk and Compliance Reporting Teamwork

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 want to offer an accessible, barrier-free workplace 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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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?