Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs 

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Opportunities to contribute to community causes

• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs. Could It Be You?

Working with the Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs, the Director role will support the development and implementation of the organization's provincial and federal government and regulatory affairs strategies related to key business priorities across QFG’s lines of business including Questrade, Questrade Wealth Management, Zolo, ThinkInsure, Flexiti, and Community Trust Company and journeys.  This role will also manage strategic corporate projects, internal research and reporting requirements, and build relationships with key government and regulatory stakeholders.

What’s it like working as a Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs at Questrade? 

The Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs will manage and conduct research, reporting, monitoring, regulatory analysis, and strategize for regulatory and public policy issues that could impact QFG’s lines of business. 

The Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs will be a strong collaborator with internal subject matter expertise and external stakeholder relationships to help QFG develop and advance public policy positions to ensure policy makers and regulators are meeting the needs of the company and Canadians. 

The Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs will leverage exceptional entrepreneurial, organization, analytical, writing and communications skills and bring a deep knowledge of key industries and federal and provincial governments each day to develop strong and strategic pathways to achieve measurable success. 

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In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Monitor, analyze and report on parliamentary and political developments, upcoming consultations, legislative, policy and regulatory changes, at the federal and provincial levels related to key QFG priorities 

• Stay up-to-date on evolving economic, political, regulatory and social issues that affect our business

• Develop data and research products to support advocacy efforts and internal decision making

• Support the immediate supervisor by helping with work organization and operational planning

• Organize meetings with key stakeholders and decision makers (politicians, bureaucrats, etc.) to determine key issues and how QFG can contribute to the regulatory and  policy development process; prepare related briefing materials as needed

• Work proactively and collaboratively with staff across QFG to problem solve and develop common approaches for promoting awareness and understanding of QFG priorities and  initiatives within the different orders of government and with key stakeholders

• Project manage advocacy campaigns, events, and external activities

• Support the delivery of public affairs strategies to promote the company with public sector audiences, including media relations, digital content development, thought leadership/speaking opportunities and social media.

• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with elected officials and their staff on the provincial and federal levels

• Continuously improve the management of processes under your responsibility.

• Devising and implementing communications strategies to proactively influence, educate and inform government and stakeholder audiences. This includes writing and editing content and messaging directed at government and stakeholder audiences, press releases, key messages, briefing materials and backgrounders

• Establish and maintain positive media relationships with a focus on national and Ontario-based media

• Collaborate with internal teams to monitor QFGs media share of voice and sentiment in relation to our GR engagement strategy; monitor and create social media content

• Help discover and assess partnership ideas and opportunities that align with Government Affairs priorities and overall enterprise objectives

• Maintain and ensure good governance and reporting regarding all engagements with government officials

• Supporting the management of crisis/reputational issues and response when needed both internally and externally to various stakeholders and work with the corporate communications team to build and protect corporate reputation.

• Tell the corporate story and influence government and stakeholder audiences through the identification and delivery of executive and employee thought leadership and communications opportunities.

• Evaluate and manage organizational responses to inquiries from elected and non-elected decision makers.

So are YOU our next Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs? You are if you…

• Subject matter expertise or industry experience working in regulated financial environments, financial services, housing, investments, and/or fintechs

• Demonstrated ability to manage high-profile sensitive issues in a fast-paced environment and meet firm deadlines as well stay resilient to changing timelines and requests

• Excellent organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accurate documentation of events and discussions

• Excellent project management, verbal and written communication skills, remote team engagement skills

• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills

• Persuasive communications know-how with superior writing, speaking, and analytical skills and the ability to craft strategic and influential messages for multiple purposes and various audiences

• Experience building and executing communications and strategic engagement plans to measurably raise awareness and strengthen corporate reputation with key policy makers and decision-makers.

• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, network, and grow internal and external stakeholder relationships with government, trade associations, and industry to meet strategic goals 

• Experience coordinating key meetings, interactions, developing engagement strategies and maintaining key internal and external stakeholder attention

• High degree of judgment and discretion; ability to analyze, problem solve and mediate complex situations with multiple stakeholders

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently remotely and as part of a team with success

• Thorough understanding of Canada’s political system(s), including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government federally and provincially  related to regulated and unregulated financial services; 

• University degree, college diploma or equivalent work experience in law, public affairs, government relations,  policy, communications or journalism, political science or a related subject area

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience including policy, intergovernmental/stakeholder relations work, and strategic communications work

• Excellent research and writing skills

• Proficient with computer applications, including Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Additional kudos if you…

• Housing and insurance industry knowledge is an asset. 

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