Senior Advisor, Compliance

BDC

Senior compliance advisor at BDC, Canada’s bank dedicated to entrepreneurs, managing lending operational risk and governance programs. Assessing controls, audits, CAM findings, and corrective actions.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management, compliance program development, and internal audit processes, with a strong ability to assess risks and controls while implementing effective governance frameworks. Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, analytical problem-solving, and effective communication in both English and French.

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Operational Risk ManagementCompliance Program DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisRisk AssessmentGovernance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentOperational Risk ProgramsCompliance RequirementsFinancial Products KnowledgeKYC RegulationsControl Effectiveness EvaluationData AnalysisProcess ReviewCorrective Action PlansBusiness Process Assessment

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SQLMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

BankingInternal AuditFinancial ServicesThree Lines of DefenceBusiness DevelopmentUnderwritingCredit RiskPortfolio Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of operational risk programs for the first line of defence within BDC’s lending activities
Collaborate with second line of defence partners on risk management practices and compliance requirements
Monitor operational risk events and support root cause analysis, risk assessment, internal control design and implementation
Monitor Continuous Account Monitoring reports and coordinate collaboration between relevant teams
Support teams in addressing CAM findings and oversee corrective action implementation
Support business units during Internal Audit engagements and coordinate follow-up activities
Ensure implementation and monitoring of corrective actions from operational risk issues, CAM findings, compliance recommendations, and Internal Audit observations
Participate in the Risk and Control Self-Assessment program, including facilitating sessions, assessing residual risk, evaluating risks and controls, tracking action plans, and supporting process-level RCSAs
Evaluate operational impacts of changes to directives, business rules, and procedures
Gather and communicate stakeholder feedback during change consultations
Monitor compliance with organizational policies, standards, and governance requirements
Recommend control enhancements and support implementation
Identify monitoring gaps and data analysis requirements
Lead or support monitoring and reporting capabilities for risk programs
Assess business process and control design and operating effectiveness
Prepare risk and control reporting for management
Lead or support initiatives improving risk management effectiveness, process efficiency, employee experience, and client experience
Develop and implement governance processes, frameworks, and documentation
Build and maintain relationships with Business Centres, Head Office teams, and risk management stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or another relevant field
Minimum 10 years of professional experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in banking, internal audit, business process review, risk management, accounting, or financial services
Knowledge of financial products and related operational procedures
Knowledge of operational risk programs and the Three Lines of Defence model
Knowledge of compliance program development and implementation
Knowledge of regulatory Know Your Client (KYC) requirements
Experience assessing risks, controls, and corrective action plans
Experience supporting governance, compliance, audit, or risk management initiatives
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop risk mitigation recommendations
Ability to evaluate process and control effectiveness
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, consolidate, and analyze information from multiple sources
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines
Ability to learn new concepts quickly and operate effectively in ambiguous situations
Strong presentation, verbal communication, and written communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Preferred: experience in Business Development, Underwriting, or Credit Risk
Preferred: knowledge of financial market dynamics and portfolio management
Preferred: experience developing monitoring, reporting, or governance frameworks
Preferred: knowledge of SQL
Preferred: knowledge of Microsoft Power BI
Preferred: advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Preferred: bilingualism in English and French, oral and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and competitive benefits
Employee Savings and Investment Plan with BDC matching part of voluntary contributions
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
$750 wellness and health care spending account
Paid vacation each year
Five personal days
Sick days as necessary
Offices closed from December 25 to January 1
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for learning, training and development