Chief Compliance Officer

Interim Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

A regulated real estate finance platform is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to join on a rolling long-term interim contract. The role offers a hybrid/flexible work model with in-office presence in Toronto, Ontario.

• Leading FSRA mortgage brokering and lending compliance, including maintaining and strengthening policies and procedures aligned with current and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring and interpreting FSRA bulletins, guidance, and regulatory notices and incorporating changes into the compliance framework in a timely manner.
• Overseeing FINTRAC AML/ATF compliance, including maintaining AML policies, supporting program testing, and enhancing controls as required.
• Supporting Ontario securities compliance (OSC) on an as‑needed basis and responding to regulatory inquiries.
• Managing compliance documentation across multiple jurisdictions, including Ontario (FSRA, OSC), British Columbia (BCFSA / MSA transition), Alberta (RECA), Saskatchewan (FCAA), Manitoba (MSC), Nova Scotia (SNSMR), and federal FINTRAC requirements.
• Acting as a point of contact with provincial regulators and supporting regulatory transition initiatives.
• Managing licensing, renewals, and maintaining a comprehensive regulatory compliance calendar across all jurisdictions.
• Coordinating annual filings and corporate compliance submissions with external legal counsel and maintaining internal tracking and documentation.

This role will focus on stability, regulatory credibility, and execution in a highly regulated and evolving compliance environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Compliance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive compliance experience, ideally within real estate finance, mortgage compliance, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian regulators, including FSRA, FINTRAC, OSC, BCFSA, RECA, and other provincial authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, implementable compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline.
• Excellent communication skills with the maturity and credibility to engage regulators, senior leadership, and external advisors.

• Executive

• Part‑time

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