Director, Compliance, Ethics & Regulatory Affairs

General Bank of Canada is a Schedule 1 Chartered bank headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and part of the Wheaton Group. Our journey began in the 1950s with an entrepreneurial spark that has grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing small banks, delivering innovative financing solutions across automotive, aviation, and commercial sectors.
At GBC, our core values of Trust , Discipline , People - Centric  Approaches , and Innovation drive every decision we make. We leverage our nimble structure to pioneer forward-thinking banking solutions in the digital era. Proudly certified as a Great  Place  to  Work for six consecutive years, we are dedicated not only to transforming banking but also to making a real impact in the communities we serve.

Since 1969, our ongoing partnership with United  Way has fueled volunteer initiatives, fundraising, and community programs that truly change lives. When you join our team, you’re contributing to a future where innovation and community go hand in hand. We love it here and know you will too!
The Opportunity
General Bank of Canada is looking for a permanent, fulltime Director, Compliance, Ethics & Regulatory Affairs to join as a key contributor with the Bank’s Risk, Security & Compliance team. Consistent with the growth trajectory of the Bank, this is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to contribute to building the Bank of the future with considerable potential for learning, growth, and advancement.
The Director of Compliance, Ethics and Regulatory Affairs provides strategic leadership, transforming compliance into a competitive advantage while overseeing the organization's risk management, compliance, and privacy functions. Reporting to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO), this pivotal role combines the responsibilities of leading day-to-day risk operations while acting as both Compliance Officer (CO) and Chief Privacy Officer (CPO).
As a key advisor within the second line of defense, this position drives the development and implementation of key risk management activities that align with the Bank's strategic objectives. The role focuses on designing and overseeing enterprise-wide compliance and privacy programs, managing risk-related tools and systems, and embedding ethical, compliant-by-design principles across the Bank.
This leader plays a crucial role in building and enhancing the organization's risk culture, integrating compliance, privacy, and risk management into all business activities. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team ("SLT") and departments across the organization, they collaborate to find creative solutions that balance customer experience with proportional controls, while simplifying processes and enhancing efficiency.
The position proactively identifies and addresses emerging regulatory requirements and risks to future-proof the organization's compliance capabilities. Serving as a liaison between the Bank and regulators, this leader combines compliance, ethics, and business goals into a resilient growth strategy that supports GBC's expansion while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and privacy standards.
Leadership Responsibilities    Supervises Individual Contributors :
Leads employees who do not have leadership roles.
Tactical Leadership :
Sets direction and strategy for a business unit or function.
Compliance Management   Design, implement, andoptimizea comprehensive right-sized compliance program aligned with organizationalobjectivesand regulatory requirements.
Oversee regulatory compliance across all business units, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies on compliance matters.
Lead regulatory examinations and coordinate responses across the organization.
Design right-sized control frameworks tailored to evolving business needs and risk appetite.
Develop real-time dashboards, advanced analytics, and automation to streamline compliance activities.
Build progressive partnerships with regulators;participateinregulatory consultations; represent the Bank at industry and regulator events.
Sustained Culture   Provide compliance…