Director, Control Testing
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
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
Languages: French
Required skills: Business Alignment, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Diversity & Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation Management, Learning Agility, Managerial Courage, Mobilization, Partner Development, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic Vision, Strategy Execution, Stress Management
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!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead a team that independently assesses the design and operational effectiveness of controls, while strengthening control effectiveness and meeting regulatory expectations. Work collaboratively with Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, and business teams, maintaining constructive relationships while providing independent and rigorous risk oversight.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in administration, finance, accounting, risk management, law, criminology, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is an asset. Candidates need 8–12 years of relevant experience, at least three years of personnel management or team leadership, banking or regulated financial services experience, in-depth knowledge of Canadian anti-money-laundering legislation and FINTRAC requirements, and relevant certification is an asset.
Skills
- Business Alignment
- Critical Thinking
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Decision-Making
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Emotional Intelligence
- Innovation Management
- Learning Agility
- Managerial Courage
- Mobilization
- Partner Development
- Resiliency
- Risk Management
- Strategic Vision
- Strategy Execution
- Stress Management
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Program
- Flexible Group Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Preferential Banking Services
- Community Initiatives
- Telemedicine Service
- Virtual Sleep Clinic
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Control Testing
- Control Design
- Operational Effectiveness
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Crime Risk Management
- Internal Audit
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
- FINTRAC
- Banking
- Regulated Financial Services
- Team Leadership
- Personnel Management
- Risk Certification
- Fraud Review
- Compliance
- Non-Financial Risk
- Operational Risk
- French