Compliance Officer in Toronto

At Raymond James, we develop, collaborate, decide, deliver, and improve together. Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealer offering high-quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, you will be primarily responsible for trade approvals, monthly account reviews, and social media management. You will also be responsible for contacting sales staff to implement corrective actions and ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures as well as industry regulations. In addition, you will play an active role in staffing the department’s "help desk" as a compliance resource person.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor and approve trades in restricted securities and/or accounts;
• Respond to requests from branches on various compliance issues;
• Act as the primary contact person for questions pertaining to New Accounts and the restriction of document deficient accounts;
• Approve trade corrections and various trade review escalations;
• Conduct email and social media supervision;
• Provide support as required on various compliance projects;
• Execute other duties relevant to CIRO Tier 2 supervisory role.

What can you expect from us?

Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement, and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

• Possess compliance or related branch/operations experience within the securities industries;
• Have successfully completed the Canadian Securities and the Conduct and Practices Handbook courses or agree to complete the courses within one year;
• Be proficient with MS Office (focusing on Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Dataphile;
• Have superior oral and written communication skills;
• Have well-developed and proven customer service and interpersonal skills;
• Be a strong multi-tasker and have the ability to work under pressure;
• Perform well independently and with a team;
• Have successfully completed Branch Manager, Options Licensing, Options Supervisors Courses or other CSI Courses (are definite assets);
• Possess legal and/or privacy diplomas (are an asset);
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.

We encourage our associates at all levels to grow professionally and inspire others to do the same, work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes, make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind, take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter, and contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.

Salary Range: $72,000 - 85,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients, and communities thrive; it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Here at Raymond James, we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at recruitment@raymondjames.ca. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing, or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision-making.