Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Governance, you will actively collaborate in the systematic monitoring of activities within Intact Investment Management (IIM) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, as well as ethical and investment rules. You will also carry out the audit plan established by IIM’s Compliance and Governance team and contribute to operational risk management activities and the review of auditor or regulator activities. The Compliance and Governance team is looking for someone who is passionate about financial markets and ready to contribute to a variety of functions and projects in close collaboration with the Compliance and Governance team. This is a temporary position for a period of 18 months.
What you’ll do here:
Coordinate and participate in compliance audits and monitoring (testing the application of the compliance program and internal controls) and, when necessary, in the follow-up of corrective actions.Perform various tasks such as documentation of policies, procedures, processes and testing programs, regulatory research, compliance reporting, programming and maintenance of our investment compliance system (Charles River), updating of the rule dictionary, registering representatives with regulatory authorities, review and approval of personal transactions.Participate in the proxy voting process and analyze voting proposals in accordance with the voting policy that incorporates ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) factors.Participate in the class actions’ processes.Help with the tracking of operational risk and regulatory risk incidents.Oversee and participate in the review of tasks related to the employee compliance program, including reviews of personal transactions, gifts and entertainment, other potential conflicts of interest, as well as initial, annual and ad hoc certifications.Prepare various compliance reports required by clients, regulatory authorities and the firm’s internal governance structure.Perform compliance reviews of investments and trading desk.Prepare and deliver compliance training and presentations to employees.Assist the team with compliance projects.WORK ENVIRONMENT
You will work a 35-hour week in a stimulating environment in our downtown Montreal office (with the option to work in hybrid mode, meaning partly in the office and partly from home, with a minimum number of days that must be in the office). We are a group of more than 85 employees that stands out for its energy and strong team spirit.
REQUIREMENTS
You have a university degree in business administration, accounting, finance, law or a related field, or a combination of relevant experience and education.You have at least ten years of compliance/audit experience in the field of securities/investment management.You have knowledge of the financial market and regulations applicable to portfolio managers registered with securities regulators.You have good problem-solving skills and sound judgment.You enjoy collaborating with co-workers and partners (team spirit).You have a good command of Microsoft tools (particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).You have an excellent knowledge of how an investment management company’s processes work.You have a good knowledge of systems used in the compliance management of an investment management company (e.g., Bloomberg, Charles River Investment Management System, etc.).You share our values of integrity, respect, being customer driven, excellence and generosity.For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.To apply, please send us a cover letter and your résumé.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
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If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.