VP, Compliance

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We have partnered with a rapidly growing financial technology (fintech) organization to support them in hiring their next Vice President of Compliance.

Our client is an innovative financial services organization operating across multiple regulated markets in North America. With a strong commitment to governance, consumer protection, and regulatory excellence, the organization delivers modern financial and payment solutions while maintaining a robust risk and compliance framework.

The organization fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performance culture where employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions. Leadership values accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where strategic thinkers can have a significant impact on organizational success.

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Compliance will provide strategic oversight of enterprise-wide compliance, regulatory affairs, anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime prevention, and risk management programs. This executive-level position serves as the organization’s primary compliance authority, providing leadership across multiple regulated entities and jurisdictions while ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements.

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide compliance programs across multiple regulated business entities.
• Provide strategic oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) programs, including policies, controls, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Lead the organization’s compliance management framework, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, provincial, state, and industry regulations.
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess operational impacts, recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations, audits, inquiries, and compliance reviews.
• Oversee enterprise compliance risk assessments and maintain an effective compliance risk management framework.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide guidance on regulatory strategy, governance, and compliance-related business initiatives.
• Prepare and present compliance reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and governance committees.
• Lead investigations, remediation initiatives, and corrective action plans arising from audits, examinations, or compliance reviews.
• Oversee customer due diligence, Know Your Client (KYC), sanctions screening, and financial crime prevention frameworks.
• Manage third-party compliance due diligence and vendor oversight programs.
• Partner with operational, technology, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into business processes and product development.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing compliance team while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Deliver organization-wide compliance education, training, and awareness initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field is required.
• Advanced education such as a master’s degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Professional compliance certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or equivalent are preferred.

Qualifications

• Clean background check (criminal and credit check)
• Bilingual English and French communication skills are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial services compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, sanctions compliance, and customer due diligence frameworks.
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments involving multiple jurisdictions.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive compliance experience within financial services, fintech, payments, banking, lending, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior compliance leadership position with enterprise-wide responsibility.
• Direct experience managing regulatory examinations, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, risk frameworks, and governance structures.
• Proven success leading compliance functions within growth-oriented or rapidly evolving organizations.
• Experience overseeing multiple legal entities, business units, or jurisdictions is considered a strong asset.

Skills

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to align compliance initiatives with organizational objectives and long-term growth strategies.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong understanding of compliance obligations and emerging regulatory trends.
• Risk Management: Skilled at identifying, assessing, and mitigating regulatory and operational risks.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with regulators, executives, and business partners.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in complex and evolving environments.
• Team Development: Proven ability to mentor, coach, and lead high-performing teams.
• Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

Base Salary

$150,000 – 200,000 per year

• Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall leadership expertise.
• Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package included.

Work Hours

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday.
• Standard business hours with flexibility required to support executive leadership, regulatory matters, and business initiatives as needed.

Additional Notes

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.