Compliance Associate/Officer (Privacy)

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together .

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Compliance Associate/Officer - Privacy

How does the role impact the organization?

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Privacy, you will be primarily responsible for assisting with various aspects of the Privacy Compliance Program. You will work within the firm’s Privacy Office, supporting evaluation of the firm’s data privacy risks, and supporting the development and implementation of solutions to minimize those risks and ensure compliance with privacy regulatory requirements.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Support the management of inquiry requests, and incident and breach responses, handling, management and reporting;
• Assist in conducting privacy risk and impact assessments;
• Support the manager in development and documentation of program metrics and Senior Leadership reporting;
• Assist in the development of annual privacy training materials and business unit specific training and manage employee compliance with required training;
• Maintain the firm's internal Privacy Office website;
• Collaborate with business units to identify solutions to minimize privacy risks and communicates the firm's position on privacy to key stakeholders;
• Develop business unit-specific privacy guidelines and presentations to raise privacy awareness.
• Document privacy legal and regulatory requirements;
• Manage regular review of company privacy policies and procedures and recommend improvements;
• Develop presentation materials for executive committees and department meetings; and
• Initiate, develop, maintain and revise processes for the general operations of the Privacy Office and its related activities.
  
  

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. 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?

To qualify for this opportunity you possess:

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of

• MS Office (focusing on Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
  
  

Skill in

• Oral and written communication at a superior level;
• Organization at an advanced level;
• Problem solving,critical thinking and conducting analysis; and
• Customer service and interpersonal communication.
  
  

Ability to

• Be a strong multi-tasker and work under pressure;
• Handle and manage sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion;
• Perform well independently and within a team; and
• Be detail-oriented.
  
  

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Possess 2-3 years compliance experience, particularly in the Privacy Compliance area;
• Bachelor’s and/or paralegal degree (are an asset);
• 2- 3 years of experience/knowledge in privacy compliance (are an asset);
• Possess legal and/or privacy diplomas/certifications.
• Possess experience carrying out privacy impact assessments and handling privacy breaches;
• Possess experience developing policies and procedures; and
• Possess experience in the development and writing of reports and briefings.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Have successfully completed a CIPP certification.
  
  

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
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
  
  

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 [email protected]. 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.

Job

Compliance

Primary Location

CA-ON-Toronto-Toronto

Organization

Compliance

Schedule

Full-time

Status

Permanent Full-Time