Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management

Investments, Regulatory & Digital Strategy
Full-Time

Requisition #: PROJE
002079

Description
Project Manager

Location:

This posting is for an existing vacancy in Wellington-Altus’s Toronto office.

Our organization:

Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is Canada's top-rated
* investment dealer and a subsidiary of Wellington-Altus Financial Inc., one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies**. With more than $55 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors, and their high-net-worth clients.

* Investment Executive 2026 Brokerage Report Card.
** Report on Business 2026 rankings.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the VP, Business Systems & Innovation, the Project Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive implementation plans, as well as delivering goal-based reporting for WAPW projects.

The Project Manager plays a key role in both planning and execution, serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This role ensures effective communication of project milestones and drives successful, timely delivery of project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead projects and support the development, coordination, and execution of project plans, including monitoring contract deliverables.

Apply strong business and technical acumen to ensure deliverables and outcomes align with the approved business case.

Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and effectively capture risks, issues, and key decisions.

Develop and implement change management plans to support project and organizational change initiatives.

Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Maintain accurate project records, databases, and documentation within planning tools, ensuring compliance with industry standards; generate financial summaries as required.

Develop, track, and report on project key performance indicators (KPIs).

Establish review schedules, monitor project progress, and recommend adjustments to maintain timelines and budget adherence.

Respond to inquiries by providing accurate and timely project-related information across all communication channels.

Review and approve vendor invoices and prepare supporting documentation as necessary.

Manage administrative tasks and organize documentation to support project governance and due diligence.

Support the management of project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.

Contribute to the preparation of project status reports and related documentation.

Serve as a resource and point of support for project team members.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent experience.

Project management certification or training (e.g., PMP, CSM) is preferred.

5-8 years of project management experience, including overseeing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams in the financial services or private wealth management industry.

Familiarity with wealth management platforms, CRM systems, and project management tools, with 2-3 years of experience managing relationships with high-net-worth clients and stakeholders.

Proficiency with the MS Office suite

Proficiency with the Project Management tools (e.g. Atlassian)

Project Management & Delivery:
Knowledge of project management principles, including planning, execution, and delivery across varying levels of complexity.

Project Planning, Scope & Controls:
Ability to define scope, establish performance measures, and apply monitoring and control practices to manage timelines, budgets, and outcomes.

Business, Technical & Analytical Acumen:
Understanding business needs and technical environments, with the ability to align outputs to business cases and analyze performance data.

Change & Stakeholder Management:
Capability to support change initiatives and effectively manage stakeholder communication and information flow.

Project Governance & Documentation:
Proficiency in maintaining accurate project documentation, ensuring compliance, and supporting governance, reporting, and due diligence activities.

Financial & Vendor Management:
Knowledge of budget tracking, financial reporting, and vendor/contract oversight.

Collaboration & Team Support:
Ability to work collaboratively and provide guidance and support within a project team environment.

Range $105,000 - $130,000 annually.

This range represents…