Principal, Business Integrity Officer

Application deadline: Friday, September 11th.

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets? 

We are looking for a Principal, Business Integrity Officer !

Join FinDev Canada, Canada’s development finance institution! We work with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. Joining FinDev Canada means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organization where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world. 

Employment Type:  Permanent

Location:  FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).

Compensation Details  

• Business Integrity 20 : Salaries typically range from $129,928 – $173,235 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• Impactful Work: We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creating positive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world.

• Inspiring Colleagues: Join a diverse and talented team from around the world that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do. We believe strong results come from strong partnerships - working together, sharing perspectives, and building trust to achieve shared goals.

• Our Core Values: Our culture is anchored in Collaboration, Agility, Impact, and Respect. We work together across diverse teams, embrace change and innovation, and stay focused on creating meaningful, sustainable impact - while treating one another with integrity, empathy, and respect.

• Perks and Benefits: Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Team Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Principal Business Integrity Officer to support FinDev Canada’s responsible investment mandate. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable development in emerging markets and developing economies, at a time when FinDev Canada is experiencing sustained growth in its core investment activities.

Business Integrity at FinDev Canada is part of the ‘first line’ and encompasses a broad range of topics, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing, anti-fraud, sanctions risk management, corporate governance and associated reputational risks.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within cross-functional transaction deal teams, providing expert advice on business integrity risk to senior leaders, including the Board, and work directly with investees to improve their business integrity risk management and governance systems. They will also take a leadership role in evolving team approaches and strategies.

What You Will Be Doing  

• Lead complex pre-transaction due diligence, portfolio monitoring and external capacity building activities, and provide oversight and support to other team members.
• Contribute to the development of strategically important initiatives, including team-level strategies, approaches and tools to build expertise, efficiency, and to improve business integrity outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management, internal teams and investees on business integrity risk mitigation strategies to enable responsible investment and protect FinDev Canada from adverse legal, financial, and/or reputational impacts.
• Effectively and persuasively communicate analysis of risk and mitigation strategies to peers and decision-making committees, both verbally and in writing.
• Actively contribute to promoting a risk aware culture at FinDev Canada by leading the development of internal capacity building and training sessions and developing cross-functional understanding.
• Respond to complex business integrity issues or incidents in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
• Lead the development and execution of action plans to mitigate risk and add value, including in collaboration with peers and other external partners, and other activities to drive market development around business integrity and/or corporate governance themes.
• Manage the continuous improvement of team-level procedures, strengthening financial crime controls and promoting consistent implementation.
• Provide practical thought leadership on international best practice related to business integrity and corporate governance.

What We Are Looking For 

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g.: finance, international development, international relations, law, political science).
• At least 10-15 years of experience identifying, assessing and managing financial crime, integrity and corporate governance risks, and engaging senior stakeholders in emerging markets to minimize and mitigate risk.
• Strong understanding of and ability to operationalize anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CFT), and anti-bribery and corruption regulatory requirements and international best practice.
• Strong understanding of and ability to operationalize corporate governance best practices and key corporate governance standards, such as the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance and MDB/DFI corporate governance methodologies.
• Ability to lead portfolio management activities, including issues management, exercising sound judgement on complex risk issues, and building strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
• Experience developing risk management methodologies, tools, and proportionate solutions, and engaging partners to drive thought leadership.
• Understanding of contextual, political and operational risks that may drive integrity risk in FinDev Canada’s countries of operation.
• Understanding of FinDev Canada investment products, including corporate debt, project finance, direct equity, and intermediated equity.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, plus the ability to develop and effectively communicate practical recommendations.
• Ability to support team planning and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presenting to senior management committees, producing clear written reports and ability to convey complex concepts simply.
• Team player with experience collaborating effectively in multi-cultural environments and within multi-disciplinary teams.

What Will Make You Stand Out 

• Experience working with other Development Finance Institutions (DFI), Multilateral Development Banks (MDB), and public and private sector investors, preferably in Latin America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Experience working across ESG topics, including human rights, and promoting cross-disciplinary approaches to risk management and mitigation.
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).
• Proficiency in other languages relevant to our target regions.

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Eligibility: 

FinDev Canada is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date. 

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.

FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity 

FinDev Canada is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At FinDev Canada, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves. 

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at View email address on apply.workable.com . We are here to support you every step of the way. 

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