Job Description

Our Story & Purpose:
We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,300 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Sr. Manager, Monitoring & Testing, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Vancity’s Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Testing program. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, risk-based testing that assesses control effectiveness, identifies gaps, and drives remediation actions across the organization. You will provide leadership in challenging stakeholders, strengthening compliance maturity, and delivering actionable insights that support sound risk management. We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented leader with deep compliance expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence across business functions.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Director, Regulatory Compliance While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Leading the design and maintenance of monitoring and testing methodologies, standards, and tools to ensure consistency and quality

• Developing and overseeing risk-based monitoring and testing plans aligned to regulatory priorities and business risks

• Executing and assuring quality of testing activities including scoping, sampling, and documentation standards

• Evaluating testing results to identify control effectiveness issues, root causes, and areas for remediation or escalation

• Providing constructive challenge to stakeholders on control gaps, remediation plans, and timelines

• Establishing reporting and escalation processes for monitoring and testing outcomes

• Identifying opportunities to enhance analytics, methodology, and overall program effectiveness

• Driving continuous improvement and innovation within compliance monitoring and testing practices

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field

• 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, or related discipline

• Proven experience leading monitoring, testing, or audit programs within a financial institution

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and risk-based frameworks

• Experience designing and implementing testing methodologies and control assessments

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and provide effective challenge at a senior level

• Experience leading teams and developing talent

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CRCM, or similar

• Experience with data analytics or compliance technology tools

• Knowledge of emerging regulatory trends and industry best practices

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic Thinker – Able to design forward-looking compliance solutions aligned to business and regulatory needs

• Influential Leader – Skilled at guiding and challenging stakeholders to strengthen outcomes

• Detail-Oriented – Committed to accuracy, consistency, and high-quality testing practices
• Collaborative Partner – Builds strong cross-functional relationships to achieve shared goals

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You’ll Earn:
This role offers a salary range of $122,400 to $158,400 per annum The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers.

• Customizable Benefits Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.

• Generous Vacation New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.

• Extra Stat Holidays In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.

• Immediate Health Coverage Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.

• Defined Benefit Pension Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs:
Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.
We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.