Regional Compliance Specialist (ON- Site)

We offer more than a job, we offer a career!

• We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
• We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
• We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
• We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

We are looking for a Regional Compliance Specialist to join our team in our Toronto office!

As a Regional Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for the oversight of compliance for the Ontario and Manitoba offices.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working with our team!

Your day as a Regional Compliance Specialist

• Perform monthly client file reviews
• Present audit findings following a set format, to the account team and the team/unit/division leader
• Train all new hires on the BFL Procedures, Templates and Compliance
• Content development of new compliance courses, when applicable
• Provide ongoing information and reminders relating to compliance matters towards updating brokers and staff on compliance procedures and to provide clarification of the Procedures, attained through updates, mini compliance presentations, as needed, and at monthly division/unit meetings.
• Research pertinent regulatory websites (RIBO, IBAO, FSCO, and NL) to keep up to date with regulatory requirements affecting compliance matters/issues and advise the Compliance team.
• Assist the Corporate Compliance Analyst to develop and draft new procedures (Compliance and Professional standards)
• Work/develop and/or assist with new compliance-related initiatives

Our ideal candidate

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the insurance industry
• Able to present in front of small to large groups of people
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Availability to travel as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with FSRA, RIBO directives, code of conduct, and guidelines from other regulatory bodies (asset)
• RIBO Licensed (asset)
• Lawyer's license (asset)
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Who we are

Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of 1,300 professionals located in 26 offices across the country. Our employees have free rein to demonstrate their creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills since we believe in each one of them. BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance, and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.

More about us

Our Toronto office is located in beautiful downtown, in the core of the Financial District. Easily accessible by public transit, our office is close to a plethora of top-notch restaurants, ideal for enjoyable lunches or drinks after work.

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We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse abilities. BFL Canada is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all. The diversity of our talents enables innovation and creativity through diverse backgrounds, different thinking, and unique knowledge. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.