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About the Role

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust compliance program for CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. (CDS) and the Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation (CDCC). This role ensures adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks, provides strategic compliance advice, and reports directly to the Board of Directors and the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Enterprise Compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strong culture of compliance across the organization.
Assess and adapt the compliance framework for CDS and CDCC to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Serve as a strategic advisor on the compliance impact of business changes, including rules, risk frameworks, and IT infrastructure.
Oversee written policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with federal and provincial laws and international obligations.
Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
Lead the management and delivery of annual disclosures against international standards like the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI).
Liaise with regulators such as the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Bank of Canada (BoC).
Prepare and certify an Annual Compliance Report for the Board and regulators.
Engage with Boards regarding material non-compliance risks.
Monitor and report regulatory breaches and assist in incident or crisis management.
Collaborate with business lines to update recovery and wind-down plans and participate in default management simulations.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of compliance experience within a regulated entity.
Minimum 3 years in a primary compliance leadership role.
Proven experience liaising directly with capital markets, banking, or other regulators.
Deep expertise in compliance requirements for financial market infrastructures or financial institutions.
Track record of driving a strong compliance culture and collaborating across legal, risk, operations, and business functions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Skills

Regulatory compliance framework development
Strategic advisory
Risk management
Incident and crisis management
Stakeholder management
Board reporting
Policy and procedure development

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 10 years of compliance experience
Minimum 3 years in a primary compliance leadership role

Benefits

Generous time-off and leaves
Cloud-first and hybrid workstyle
Culture of flexibility and balance

About the Company

TMX Group includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange and Montreal Exchange.
The company powers critical systems, fuels capital formation, and drives global economic growth.
TMX has a history of nearly 200 years of success.

Equal Opportunity

TMX is committed to creating a collegial work environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The company reflects the diversity of the community in which it operates.
Accommodations are provided for applicants and employees who require them.