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About the Role

The Counsellor, Global Regulatory Compliance executes the Canadian client management compliance program, including AML/ATF oversight, screening & training, KYC, suitability & documentation oversight, and associated registrant training, monitoring & testing of client documentation, client complaints, client relationship disclosure information, requests from regulators and various surveillance activities, to ensure that the company honours its regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

Execute monitoring & testing of controls related to the regulatory compliance obligations for dealing with clients.
Implement continuous improvement and remediation of identified control gaps.
Perform surveillance process related to client onboarding documentation, KYC & suitability to ensure that deficiencies are identified, including levying administrative consequences for significant/recurring issues.
Execute the client due diligence questionnaire process for compliance-related matters to ensure responses are accurate, complete and timely.
Complete the review and challenge of Canadian marketing collateral and social media posts to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
Participate in regulatory requests and examinations, working effectively with stakeholders to ensure responses are accurate, complete and timely.
Assist with the creation and delivery of compliance-related employee training.
Perform various surveillance programs including sub-advisor due diligence, electronic communications and broker-related initiatives.
Collaborate in updating the compliance manual and related policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (finance, business administration, accounting, etc.).
Course work related to the securities or asset management industry.
At least five years of experience in a regulatory compliance (or similar) role, preferably in the investment management industry.
Knowledge of internal controls and testing methodologies and best practices pertaining to asset managers.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including business partners and senior management.
Understanding of the compliance and regulatory framework and industry best practices.
Ability to work independently and interact effectively with others.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous priorities.
Ability to exercise diligence, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

Skills

AML/ATF oversight
Screening & training
KYC
Suitability & documentation oversight
Registrant training
Client documentation monitoring & testing
Client complaints handling
Client relationship disclosure information
Regulatory requests
Surveillance activities
Internal controls
Testing methodologies
Asset management
Collaboration
Independent work
Organizational skills
Priority management
Diligence
Diplomacy
Discretion
Confidential information handling
Oral communication
Written communication
French
English

Location

Ontario
Quebec (Montreal and Laval)

Work Type

Hybrid
4 days in-office per week

Experience Level

At least five years of experience in a regulatory compliance (or similar) role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (finance, business administration, accounting, etc.)
Course work related to the securities or asset management industry

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 - $115,000

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

About the Company

Fiera Capital is an independent firm and one of Canada’s leading investment managers with approximately CAD $160.2 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026.
We deliver customized multi-asset solutions across public and private market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary and private wealth clients across North America, Europe and key markets in Asia.
We strive to be at the forefront of investment-management science, and we are passionate about creating sustainable prosperity for clients.
Fiera Capital is recognized for our talented people.
Our teams collaborate and seek to draw on the global industry’s most innovative and diverse offerings to craft strategies that meet the needs of any client, anywhere they are located.

Equal Opportunity

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity.
Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs.
We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request.
If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.