Mackenzie Investments

Senior Compliance Specialist

Job Location CA-ON-Greater Toronto Area
Posted Date 19 hours ago(6/9/2026 4:12 PM)
# Positions
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Industry
Financial Services and Banking
Career Level
Experienced
Years of Experience
2

Job Description

Location: Toronto

Referral: Level 1

 

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients. 

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals. 

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues!  Our Values: Be betterwe strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountablewe foster clarity and are empowered to act responsiblyBe a teamwe are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Role

 

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Specialist executes monitoring, testing, and investigations across retail compliance domains using established frameworks and procedures. The role is responsible for accurate analysis, documentation, and escalation of issues, and supports the effective delivery of the compliance program through day-to-day execution.

 

Key accountabilities

 

  • Monitoring & testing execution: Conduct reviews across key retail compliance areas, including sales practices, short-term trading, client trade processing, complaints, and regulatory information requests. Execute testing procedures and document results in accordance with standards.
  • Investigation & analysis: Investigate alerts and exceptions. Assess against defined criteria. Clearly document findings and escalate issues with supporting rationale.
  • Case handling support: Prepare input for complaint responses, short-term trade reviews, and information requests. Maintain logs and supporting documentation.
  • Documentation & control support: Maintain procedures, records, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Partner interaction: Provide guidance on well-defined issues and explain requirements. Escalate complex or ambiguous matters appropriately.
  • Program support: Assist with targeted testing, audits, and regulatory reviews.
  • Continuous learning: Maintain knowledge of applicable regulations, systems, and internal processes.
  • Other responsibilities: Perform other compliance responsibilities as assigned to support team priorities.

 

Experience / skills / education

 

  • Two or more years relevant experience (asset management, compliance, or risk preferred).
  • Working knowledge of retail compliance requirements.
  • Experience executing monitoring and testing activities.
  • Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
  • Ability to apply established frameworks and escalate appropriately.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • CSC preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

 

 

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $69,000 - $83,500, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.  

 

 

Benefits 

  • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component. 
  • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans. 
  • RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component. 
  • WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements. 
  • INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

 

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.    

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers 

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Please apply by June 23 2026.

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