Aviso Wealth:
At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca .
The Opportunity:
We’re looking to fill an opening for a Compliance Officer to join our Branch Examination team for 12 months.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Branch Examination, the Compliance Officer is responsible for conducting onsite and/or remote branch and sub-branch examinations of CIRO dealer business locations. As this is a hybrid role, work will be performed from an Aviso office and also onsite at partner branches. The Compliance Officer role is a position which requires supervisor registration.
As one aviso:
We Care – You do the right thing for clients, partners and colleagues. You build trusted relationships, champion service excellence, and contribute to a culture where people feel valued and supported
We Dare –You challenge the status quo with bold ideas and fresh perspectives. You embrace change, seek opportunities to innovate and are comfortable exploring new ways of working
We Share – You collaborate openly and build meaningful relationships. You seek out diverse perspectives, share your knowledge and work together to help colleagues, clients and partners succeed
We Deliver – You take ownership of your work, honour your commitments and focus on delivering meaningful results. You hold yourself accountable and continuously look for ways to improve
What your day looks like:
Conduct onsite and/or remote examinations of CIRO (both mutual funds and investment), branch and sub-branch locations of our dealer business
Prepare pre-visit audit materials and schedule and plan examinations in accordance with regulatory requirements and dealer policies and procedures
Communicate audit results and follow up on action items
Update and maintain the audit schedule and prepare detailed audit reports, identifying issues, recommending corrective actions, and following up with our financial institution partners in closing outstanding items in accordance with existing policy and procedures
Support the maintenance and improvement of the Branch Review Program in accordance with updated regulatory changes and dealer policies and procedures
Perform various internal testing and examinations at head office as required and perform other duties and special projects
Requirements
Your experience and skills:
University Degree related to finance and securities preferred
Successful completion of requisite courses (ie: Canadian Securities Course) with an ability to be licensed with CIRO
3 to 5 years of compliance supervision experience within the financial services industry
Experience as a Branch Compliance Officer, Branch Manager, Branch Auditor, Compliance Officer, or Financial Advisor in a mutual fund dealer or investment dealer firm is preferred
Sound knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the securities industry
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Experience operating in a Credit Union system and familiarity with Dataphile is an asset
Excellent analytical and investigative skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present information to different audiences
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Disciplined work ethic and committed to producing excellence in work output
Ability to work with minimum supervision with a strong commitment to customer service
This position must have the ability to travel to branch locations up to 25%. Travel may increase in the future.
Fluent communication skills in English are required…