Senior Compliance Advisor

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We're also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Sr Compliance Advisor

Team and Location: Finance - Calgary, AB

Minimum Starting Salary From: $150,000/year

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Middle Office, the Manager Trade Compliance is responsible to prevent, detect and mitigate regulatory risks associated with Parkland's growing Supply & Trading business, including ensuring physical and financial trading activities are executed in accordance with internal guidelines and external laws, rules and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in all regulations, directives and guidance which apply to the Front, Middle and Back Offices for Parkland's Supply & Trading Activities.
• Provide input and risk assessments to Senior Management and the Supply & Trading business, regarding emerging issues within the market and interpretation of existing, new and amended laws, rules and regulations.
• Analyze Parkland's Supply & Trading business activities and initiatives to identify and mitigate potential regulatory, reputation and financial risks.
• Provide virtual and in-person education, training, guidance and direction on compliance issues to employees across Parkland and its subsidiary offices.
• Identify training needs based on requirements identified through the compliance monitoring process and KPI's.
• Develop and maintain reports for review by management and senior leadership.
• Act as the key compliance relationship manager and provide advisory services on compliance matters to management and staff. This may involve requesting interpretations directly from the regulators and/or arranging information sessions with the regulators. Work proactively with business line contacts and management to ensure effective and efficient compliance risk management solutions.
• Review and submit various forms, disclosures and requests from regulators.
• Continually engage with Front, Middle and Back Office staff to identify opportunities to implement more effective compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Elevate high profile or high-risk cases or issues to Senior Management to ensure transparency and prompt resolution where necessary.
• Respond to inquires and examinations from both regulators and internal stakeholders, related to policies and procedures and regulatory obligations.
• Consult on new business or new products requests to assist Front, Middle and Back Offices with incorporating compliance requirements into these initiatives.
• Assist management and staff in communicating and implementing changes to applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform periodic reviews and assessments to ensure compliance policies and risk controls are operating appropriately.
• Develop and assist in the design, implementation, maintenance and administration of controls, procedures, policies, investigations, training, testing, surveillance and the overall compliance monitoring program as it relates to Parkland's risk management framework.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary degree preferably in Law/ Economics / Finance or a related field;
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in a commodities middle office, risk management or regulatory compliance department
• Extensive familiarity with regulatory requirements for Supply & Trading Activities in North American energy;
• Experience with Allegro (ETRM) preferred; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to think outside of the box and deal with ambiguity;
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills, creativity and consensus;
• Proven business acumen and attention to detail and a strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are maintained and achieved;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the proven ability to work well in cross-functional teams and independently with limited supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in a high volume, fast-paced and evolving work environment, adjusting to changing and conflicting demands, responsibilities and issues.

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program - earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close on January 12, 2023 or when a successful candidate is found.