Sr. Regulatory Strategy and Innovation Manager

Sr. Regulatory Strategy and Innovation Manager

Job Category: Individual Contributor

Requisition Number: SRREG
007604

• Posted :
  July 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Our Story &

Purpose:

We’re Vancity, a member‑owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’vemade bold commitments to become net‑zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, andwe’reactively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. Ifyou’reready to join our team of 2,300 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Sr. Manager, Regulatory Strategy & Innovation
, you will lead the development and execution of regulatory compliance strategy for Vancity’s digital banking initiatives, translating complex OSFI and FCAC requirements into scalable, technology‑enabled solutions. You will partner across product, technology, operations, and business teams to embed compliance into a modern digital banking platform, while driving innovation through automation, AI, and regtech solutions. This role is ideal for a strategic, forward‑thinking compliance leader with deep regulatory expertise, digital banking experience, and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders in a rapidly evolving environment.

This is a Full‑time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the VP, Enterprise Regulatory Compliance
. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on‑site for events and business demands.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Leading the development of regulatory compliance strategy for digital banking initiatives aligned with OSFI and FCAC requirements
• Translating regulatory requirements into scalable business, product, and technology design solutions
• Serving as a subject matter expert on prudential and consumer protection expectations in digital banking and fintech environments
• Partnering with product, technology, operations, and legal teams to embed compliance into the operating model and platform design
• Supporting regulator engagement activities including preparation, interpretation alignment, and response coordination
• Identifying and implementing innovative, technology‑enabled solutions including AI, automation, and regtech tools
• Driving compliance scalability, monitoring, and execution through modernized processes and systems
• Influencing cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between regulatory expectations and business outcomes

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or financial services with exposure to digital banking or fintech
• Strong knowledge of OSFI and FCAC regulatory frameworks and prudential/consumer protection requirements
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into business, product, or technology solutions
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives across product, technology, and operations teams
• Experience engaging with regulators or supporting regulatory examinations and discussions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience working on digital challenger bank or large‑scale digital transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with AI, automation, or regtech solutions applied to compliance and risk management
• Professional designations such as CPA, CAMS, CRCM, or similar
• Strategic Thinker – Able to translate complex regulatory requirements into forward‑looking, scalable solutions
• Innovative Problem Solver – Passionate about leveraging technology to modernize…