A rapidly growing real estate investment platform is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead its compliance strategy and execution as it expands into the commercial real estate space via the Canadian exempt market. This is a pivotal role within the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic input across the business and ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory frameworks.

The CCO will serve as a subject matter expert, establishing the standards for regulatory compliance, risk management, and ethical conduct. This is a highly collaborative role that interfaces across legal, product, engineering, operations, and community teams.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Design, implement, and manage a robust compliance program aligned with securities laws, anti-money laundering (AML) standards, and regulatory best practices in Canada.
Maintain proactive relationships with regulatory authorities and industry bodies, staying ahead of changes and ensuring full regulatory alignment.
Act as the main point of contact for audits, regulatory examinations, and inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
Perform regular compliance risk assessments, policy reviews, and operational audits to detect and mitigate risk areas.
Develop and continuously update internal compliance policies and procedures specific to exempt market investing and ensure appropriate system functionality supports these processes.

Key Operational Compliance Functions

Oversee new member onboarding and know-your-client (KYC) protocols, ensuring investment suitability and policy alignment.
Conduct daily trade reviews for anomalies, errors, and mandate compliance.
Lead compliance training and education across the organization.
Monitor all marketing and promotional materials for compliance with relevant regulations.
Ensure full member disclosure practices in accordance with NI 31-103.
Manage and respond to member complaints within appropriate timelines.
Maintain the firm’s policies and procedures manual as a living document—regularly revised, not just annually.

Platform Readiness & Issuance Reviews

Final authority on determining whether investment offerings meet all compliance criteria before being made available on the platform.
Review property ledgers and final checklists to approve launch readiness.

Technology & Automation

Partner with product and engineering teams to automate compliance processes and drive scalable, efficient systems.
Work with legal teams to ensure software tools meet issuer and regulatory filing requirements.

Community & Industry Engagement

Engage with the investment platform’s user community, answering compliance-related questions and maintaining a strong industry presence.
Represent the company at conferences, regulatory forums, and networking events to advocate for compliance excellence.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees such as JD, MBA, or LLM are highly preferred.
Required: Canadian Compliance Course (CCC) with a passing exam score.
Preferred: Certifications such as CCEP, CAMS, CFE, or CISA.
Relevant financial services courses such as CSC®, IFC, CPH®.
Completion of the Chief Compliance Officers Qualifying Examination (CCO) is required.

Expertise & Skills

Deep knowledge of Canadian securities laws, especially those applicable to exempt market dealers (e.g., NI 31-103).
Proven track record in building and leading compliance frameworks in a regulated industry.
High ethical standards and sound professional judgment.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business processes.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach.

What We’re Looking For

Strategic Compliance Leadership: A proactive leader with a vision for building resilient compliance programs.
Regulatory Mastery: Up-to-date expertise in securities regulations and compliance best practices.
Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills and the ability to design practical compliance solutions.
Team-Oriented: Works well with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.
Growth Mindset: Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in compliance.
Community-Focused: Comfortable engaging with stakeholders, clients, and the public as a compliance expert.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: CAD $180,000 – $300,000 per year
Pay is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and industry benchmarks.
Investment matching program
Comprehensive health benefits
25 flexible work-from-home days annually
Regular team and company-wide events
Office located in the heart of Vancouver (Kitsilano)

Chief Compliance Officer – Exempt Market Real Estate Investing