Compliance & Risk Assistant

Our Story

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives.

In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

To support the Compliance & Risk Manager in the Real Estate, Facilities & Infrastructure Management (REFIM) business group consisting of approximately 440 employees delivering a robust programme of compliance & risk oversight, operational risk reporting and an internal monitoring framework, which regularly tests the validity of risk mitigating controls, in particular across the property accounting finance team processes. Promote risk awareness across the business group through regular horizon scanning, updates and training.

The role will also involve close liaison with the Head of Operations to ensure collaborative and forward‑thinking culture in relation to risk mitigation.

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like‑minded people.

Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal‑led, privately‑owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal.

This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.

To support the Compliance & Risk Manager in the Real Estate, Facilities & Infrastructure Management (REFIM) business group consisting of approximately 440 employees delivering a robust programme of compliance & risk oversight, operational risk reporting and an internal monitoring framework, which regularly tests the validity of risk mitigating controls, in particular across the property accounting finance team processes. Promote risk awareness across the business group through regular horizon scanning, updates and training.

The role will also involve close liaison with the Head of Operations to ensure collaborative and forward‑thinking culture in relation to risk mitigation.

• Undertake the investigation and review of incidents that occur resulting from control process failures, to identify root causes, make recommendations for mitigation, track to completion and prepare reports for senior management review and action.
• Create and implement strong control systems to ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures and external regulations.
• Collaborate with the Compliance & Risk Manager to prepare the annual internal audit plan for the business group and provide systematic review and reporting of findings of key operational areas.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a risk and controls framework around the property accounting processes to facilitate the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) service line securing ISAE
  3402 accreditation, a key strategic objective for 2025 into 2026.
• Plan and conduct internal monitoring as necessary.
• Ensure reporting of all internal…