[Hiring] Director of Compliance @Attain Finance

Role Description

The Compliance Director is responsible for leading and supporting compliance activities for Attain Finance’s Canadian consumer loan subsidiary, including:

• New loan product development
• Regulatory complaint management
• Compliance investigations
• Examination and inquiry responses
• Policy oversight

This role supports compliance with applicable Canadian federal and provincial financial services requirements, including:

• Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing obligations
• Consumer lending
• Consumer protection requirements
• Internal risk management expectations

The Compliance Director consults with varying levels of management and is responsible for cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with:

• Regulators
• Auditors
• Internal business partners
• Internal stakeholders

This position helps drive a strong culture of compliance, demonstrates sound judgment and integrity, and supports the protection of customers and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own the Legal and Compliance requirements related to new loan product development
• Manage regulatory affairs activities, including maintaining effective working relationships with Canadian regulators, auditors, examiners, and other applicable oversight bodies
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Canadian federal and provincial financial services laws, regulations, and guidance
• Maintain a regulatory change library and assess the impact of new or revised requirements on company policies, procedures, systems, operations, disclosures, reporting, and recordkeeping obligations
• Investigate, manage, track, and report on regulatory examinations, inquiries, audits, complaints, and compliance exceptions
• Partner with business unit leaders to remediate regulatory findings and systemic issues
• Support AML/ATF compliance program activities
• Support privacy compliance activities
• Provide regular reporting to the CCO regarding complaints, regulatory changes, examination status, remediation activities, emerging trends, and compliance program effectiveness
• Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and communication of compliance-related policies, procedures, controls, and training
• Organize or support compliance training sessions and maintain updated training materials
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Operations, Information Security, Privacy, Finance, and business stakeholders on regulatory, security, fraud, privacy, and compliance updates
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Canadian consumer loan compliance requirements
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical policies, procedures, controls, training, and business guidance
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate successfully
• Ability to manage interruptions, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a corporate compliance role focused on consumer lending
• Minimum of 5 years experience in AML Compliance; CAMS certification preferred

Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000-$190,000 CAD
• Eligible for benefits effective on the first day of employment, including:
• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Basic life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Optional voluntary life benefits
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s RRSP/DPSP program after three months of employment
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Relief Fund
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Development Programs
• Potential to earn through the Monthly Bonus Program