General Bank of Canada is a schedule 1 chartered bank headquartered in Edmonton, launched in 2005 that assists Canadians with their auto, commercial and aviation financing needs. A family-run organization and part of the Wheaton Group of Companies, General Bank of Canada is a growing organization that was recently recognized as a “Top 50 employer in Canada for companies with fewer than 100 employees” and was named to the 2019, 2020, 2021 list of “Best Workplaces in Alberta!”

The Opportunity:

General Bank of Canada is seeking a permanent, full-time Compliance Program Administrator to become a key contributor to the Compliance team. This role is perfect for an individual that is process-oriented and prefers structure in a regulatory environment. The ideal candidate is a go-getter who is proactive in collecting and analyzing data to apply solutions to multiple deliverables. You are organized and apply good judgment when prioritizing and supporting the team.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), the Compliance Program Admin is responsible for providing support to the Compliance team and working to embed General Bank’s Compliance program enterprise-wide. The Compliance Program Admin is mainly responsible for the coordination of compliance reviews, preparing regulatory submissions, coordinating, monitoring, testing, and reporting activities, documentation of compliance processes, triaging the Compliance Calendar, and managing the Compliance general email inbox.

This position is located in our Edmonton office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, implementation, and management of the Compliance team’s monitoring, testing and reporting regimes.
• Support in the development and tracking of key performance indicators used by the Compliance team to monitor and report on the business units’ controls to determine the effectiveness of the compliance program at the business unit level.
• Develop and administer the Compliance Testing Schedule and the periodic business unit testing packages including attestations.
• Develop and manage the Policy Management Schedule and implement effective policy management processes.
• Participate in the review and tracking of business units' action plans and reports on compliance gaps, breaches and incidents.
• Organize, update and maintain Compliance’s library of requirements, risk matrix and risk controls catalogues.
• Manage and update Compliance’s documentation processes including the Compliance Calendar.
• Prepare documentation in support of required regulatory reporting and in response to regulatory inquiries, examinations and investigations as required.
• Administer Resolver, the Compliance Team’s software system by updating requirements as necessary, preparing it for reviews and generating required reports.
• Work closely with the CCO to ensure all compliance processes are maintained and reviewed regularly.
• Work on projects, initiatives, preparation of reports and other duties as assigned.

What you Bring to the Table:

• Completion of post-secondary education and relevant professional experience is required.
• A strong understanding of risk principles, standards and practices in the financial industry is an asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a methodical approach to work and the ability to multi-task and set priorities are required.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with the internet and related applications as tools for conducting research.
• General working knowledge of banking procedures and operations is an asset.

What General Bank Offers:

As a valued employee of GBC, you will receive the following:

• Competitive salary + benefits package including enhanced mental health coverage and flexible spending accounts.
• Collaborative office space in a historic building.
• An opportunity to join a growing bank and contribute to its future success.
• Onsite gym.
• Rooftop patio to enjoy lunches + company events.

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. General Bank of Canada is an equal-opportunity employer.