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, Regulatory Compliance Oversight, you will lead and advance Vancity’s Regulatory Compliance Management and advisory capability across the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the compliance framework, ensuring regulatory requirements are translated into clear, practical expectations for business stakeholders. You will provide senior advisory support on new initiatives, regulatory change, and material compliance risks, while strengthening first-line ownership and compliance maturity. We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader with deep regulatory expertise, strong advisory capabilities, and the ability to influence across complex environments.

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 development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Regulatory Compliance Management framework

• Overseeing the interpretation and assessment of regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business expectations

• Providing senior advisory support on regulatory compliance matters, including new products, initiatives, and material change events

• Directing compliance applicability assessments, risk assessments, and obligation mapping activities

• Partnering with business units and enterprise teams to support first-line compliance ownership and risk management

• Preparing and delivering clear and insightful reporting on compliance risks, framework effectiveness, and advisory outcomes

• Coaching and developing team members and advisory specialists to build capability and ensure high-quality deliverables

• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and consistency across compliance practices

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

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

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, or a related discipline within financial services

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing compliance frameworks or programs

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk management practices, and governance frameworks

• Proven ability to provide senior-level advisory support and influence decision-making across stakeholders

• Experience leading teams and developing talent in a complex organizational environment

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Professional designation such as CPA, CAMS, CRCM, or similar

• Experience supporting regulatory change initiatives or large transformation programs

• Familiarity with financial institution regulatory environments and emerging compliance trends

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic Leader – Able to shape and evolve compliance frameworks aligned with business and regulatory priorities

• Trusted Advisor – Skilled at guiding stakeholders through complex regulatory challenges with clarity and confidence

• Collaborative Partner – Builds strong cross-functional relationships to drive shared accountability and outcomes

• People Developer – Committed to coaching and growing teams while fostering a high-performance environment

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.