Director, Regulatory Compliance

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 the Director, Regulatory Compliance, you will provide enterprise‑wide leadership for Vancity’s Regulatory Compliance Management framework, ensuring the organization meets its regulatory obligations while enabling sustainable growth and exceptional member experiences. Acting as Vancity Group’s Chief Privacy Officer, you will partner with senior leaders to proactively identify, assess, and manage compliance and regulatory risks, providing independent challenge, expert guidance, and strategic insight. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance leader with deep financial services knowledge, strong people leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence at the executive level.

This is a Full‑time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Vice President, Enterprise Regulatory Compliance. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on‑site for events and business demands, and to connect with your team. 

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Leading and evolving the Regulatory Compliance Management program across the organization
• Developing and promoting the management of regulatory compliance risk management across the organization
• Providing enterprise
• Overseeing enterprise assessments related to regulatory compliance and privacy
• Providing independent review and challenge of compliance risk and control assessments
• Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring timely communication and integration into policies, programs, and processes
• Partnering with senior leaders to strengthen compliance capabilities while enhancing member experience
• Escalating material compliance issues and deficiencies to senior leadership as required
• Supporting the ongoing development of Vancity’s enterprise compliance strategy and framework
  
  

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or a related financial services discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide compliance or regulatory risk programs
• Strong people leadership experience, including developing and leading senior leaders and diverse teams
• Advanced knowledge of financial services regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices
• Proven ability to advise, influence, and challenge senior leaders and executives effectively
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience acting as, or supporting the function of, a Chief Privacy Officer
• Exposure to AML, financial crime, or sanctions compliance programs
• Experience working within a values‑based or cooperative financial institution
  
  

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic – Able to translate regulatory complexity into clear enterprise‑level strategies.
• Principled – Grounded in integrity, sound judgment, and fiduciary responsibility.
• Collaborative – Effective at building trusted relationships across senior leadership and teams.
• Courageous – Comfortable providing independent challenge and escalating issues when required.

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 $141,900 to $166,900 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 at recruitment@vancity.com. 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.