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Reporting to the VP, Governance, this role will play a leadership role in guiding the design, development, implementation and day-to-day execution of Oxford’s Policy Governance Framework and Compliance Management program across Oxford’s operations. This role is accountable for building and operationalizing fit-for purpose governance and compliance capabilities under the direction and oversight of the VP, with a high degree of independence and judgment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in architecting enterprise-wide processes and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Policy Governance Management
Further develop, mature and drive our policy management in alignment with the OMERS Policy Framework.
Lead collaboration with policy owners, business leaders, internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to design, refine, and maintain clear, practical, and accessible policies, guidelines, procedures and standards.
Oversee the establishment and continuous improvement of robust scalable processes to manage the policy lifecycle, including version control, reviews, approvals, publication, and archival.
Provide guidance on policy change management strategies, including developing educational materials, delivering training sessions, and tracking policy awareness and adoption.
Champion initiatives to enhance policy clarity, eliminate redundancies, and ensure documentation aligns with both organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Compliance Management
Lead the design and implementation of Oxford’s operational compliance management program, under the strategic oversight of the VP, with a focus on compliance areas not covered by OMERS execution.
Design, implement, and operationalize a proportionate, risk-based compliance monitoring approach, including defining monitoring cadence, evidence expectations, escalations thresholds, and reporting standards.
Lead the development and maintenance of compliance RACI catalogues, clarifying accountability between stakeholders, and ensuring responsibilities are well understood and consistently applied.
Design, implement and oversee Oxford-specific process(es) to check in with policy owners to verify compliance with internal policies.
Partner with business units to develop and deploy practical solutions that align with compliance obligations and/or management plans including identifying and assessing compliance risks and recommending risk mitigation strategies and controls.
Develop clear, decision-useful compliance reporting for senior management and for OMERS Compliance, highlighting trends, risks, and areas requiring attention.
Serve as a primary liaison for internal stakeholders to facilitate feedback collection and support issue-resolution related to the OMERS global compliance program.
Advisory & Collaboration
Act as a trusted advisor to the VP and business leaders by providing strategic insights, expert guidance, and actionable solutions to strengthen policy management and promote compliance best practices across Oxford.
Influence without authority by working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization to align on expectations, build shared ownership, and embed compliance into day-to-day operations.
Support effective communication, deliver high-impact training, and elevate awareness of governance and operational compliance initiatives and responsibilities.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, policy development, and compliance programs, with a proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, design proportionate risk-based solutions and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and drafting skills with the ability to create clear, practical materials and presentations tailored for executive audiences and diverse stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing change management strategies and education sessions to promote policy awareness, engagement and adoption across the organization.
Entrepreneurial mindset, displaying curiosity, resourcefulness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for organizational growth.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to map and analyze business processes, assess gaps, identify risks and opportunities, and formulate actionable recommendations for improvement.
Strong people skills with a track record of building strong relationships and collaborating effectively across multiple teams within the organization.
Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence outcomes, facilitate consensus and drive results through collaboration.
Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives, manage timelines, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Comfortable working and dealing with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience & Qualifications:
University degree or college diploma
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in governance, risk management, policy management, or operational compliance or related assurance roles is essential.
Demonstrated experience in leading complex initiatives with limited day-to-day oversight, exercising sound judgment and accountability for outcomes.
Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder corporate environment.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.
Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
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