Compliance Manager - Canada

June 27

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Description

• The role of the Compliance Manager, Canada, is a fully remote position within LemFi’s Compliance team • Have advanced experience with regulatory registration and licensing requirements, including drafting and procuring the necessary compliance documentation • Be responsible for the company’s compliance with all AML and compliance-related requirements under the laws of Canada

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience in a senior or management compliance role at a Canada-based fintech or financial institution • Experience with mentoring, training and managing compliance staff and driving forward operational improvements • Direct experience and familiarity with regulatory communications and licensing/registration efforts with FINTRAC • Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial regulatory environments, developments, and registration requirements • Excellent analytical, research, verbal and written communication skills • Adaptability to global operational needs and ability to work in a rapidly changing business and regulatory environment • Ability to thrive as part of a team and be an empowering, constructive and considerate colleague • Data and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to perform data analysis • Ability to learn new technologies and systems • CAMS certification (or equivalent) is a plus • Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus

Benefits

• Ensure LemFi’s products and services fit the regulatory landscape • Spearhead the effort in maintaining or obtaining the necessary regulatory registrations or licences, including conducting research for strategic compliance purposes • Serve as the company’s leading AML regulatory expert in Canada • Become the RPAA expert for LemFi in Canada • Develop and maintain the RPAA program and champion the implementation of its requirements • Oversee the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise • Serve as the liaison to national regulators or law enforcement authorities, including managing and handling law enforcement requests • Maintain the relationships with Canadian banking or payments partners and ensure cooperation with any partner obligations including, but not limited to, periodic filings and reports as required by a partner • Maintain the Canada AML compliance program, and ensure its alignment with LemFi’s global AML policy and existing enterprise operations • Develop and maintain the regional AML risk assessment to identify key risk indicators, and assist LemFi in preparing for and mitigating these risks • Contribute to MIS reports for the Senior Executive team, regular updates to the Board of Directors and Chief Compliance Officer of North America, and any other crucial ad-hoc updates or guidance to these parties • Maintain responsibility for the submission and oversight of any relevant regulatory reports/ad hoc filings, transaction reporting, unusual activity reports (UARs), STR filings, and any other reports, EFTOs/EFTIs, or filings needing submission to the relevant authorities or partners in Canada • Spearhead and manage regulatory or independent AML audits in Canada • Ensure compliance policies, procedures, trainings, and other relevant documentation align with regional AML requirements • Manage and guide compliance staff, particularly those assigned with Canada-related compliance responsibilities • Engage in cross-functional responsibilities and assist the Chief Compliance Officer where needed