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Christopher Lindsay is a seasoned professional with an MBA from Haskayne School of Business and a strong background in compliance, finance, and business development. He has worked with top companies such as PHL, Exempt Edge, Olympia Trust Company, ISN, Precision Drilling, Forum Energy Technologies, and Schlumberger, honing his skills in areas like regulation, data management, and client relations. With experience spanning over 20 years, Christopher has developed a unique blend of technical, business, and leadership skills, making him a valuable asset to any organization. He holds various certifications, including Cybersecurity and Privacy, Social Media Compliance Guidelines, Anti Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing for Securities Professionals, Chief Compliance Office Qualifying Exam, Exempt Market Proficiency Course (EMP), Introduction to Search Engine Optimization, Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements, Agile Planning for Software Products, Client Needs and Software Requirements, Software Processes and Agile Practices, Introduction to Software Product Management, and Certificate in Globalization and Governance. Currently, Christopher is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Credentials

  • Cybersecurity and Privacy
    Canadian Securities Institute
    Jun, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Social Media Compliance Guidelines
    Canadian Securities Institute
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Anti Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing for Securities Professionals
    Canadian Securities Institute
    Dec, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Chief Compliance Office Qualifying Exam
    Canadian Securities Institute
    Aug, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Exempt Market Proficiency Course (EMP)
    IFSE Institute
    Jun, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
    Coursera
    Jul, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements
    Coursera
    May, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Agile Planning for Software Products
    Coursera
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Client Needs and Software Requirements
    Coursera
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Software Processes and Agile Practices
    Coursera
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to Software Product Management
    Coursera
    Jan, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certificate in Globalization and Governance
    University of Alberta

Experience

    • Canada
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Compliance Officer
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      Design Policies and Procedures around NI 31-103 for the registrant, suitability review and sign off on all trades. AML/TF reporting on an ongoing basis. New process implementation and team coaching.

    • Vice President - Fund Administration
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      Regulation, data, distributions and the internal workings of MortEq Lending Corp and Oakhill Lending Corp

    • Dealing Representative
      • Sep 2021 - Present

  • Exempt Edge
    • Calgary, Canada Area
    • Business Development Manager
      • Nov 2017 - Aug 2021
      • Calgary, Canada Area

      Exempt Edge Inc. is a FinTech Startup serving the Private Capital Markets of Canada.• Consistently improve total revenue and MRR through the acquisition of new clients and development of new features driving division value from ~ 1 Million to ~11 Million• Drive and direct the development of new features that have an immediate impact on the business processes of clients, increasing the efficiencies that they derive from implementing and using the Exempt Edge platform to manage their business• Managed a portfolio of over 65 existing Exempt Market Dealers, Issuers and Mortgage Investment Corporations, with the assistance of a small team.• Source and obtain new clients in the private capital markets.• Assist new and prospective clients with some structural aspects including distributions, DRIPs, organizational structures.• Staying up to date on Regulations, KYC, KYP, Compliance, and helping to build a model that works for Dealers Canada wide• Marketing, writing, and assisting with creating content for social media platforms to increase brand awareness.• Key responsibilities include: sales, account management, operations, product management and mapping.

  • Olympia Trust Company
    • Calgary, Canada Area
    • Business Development Manager
      • Nov 2016 - Aug 2021
      • Calgary, Canada Area

      OTC is a Financial Services Provider, providing trust services for Registered Savings Plans and Non-Registered Plans in the Private Market. My role specializes in the following:• Managing a portfolio of over 400 Private Wealth Specialists.• Growing the Arms-Length Mortgage portfolio, while simultaneously maintaining relationships with different entities as they transferred business to us.• Representing the company at all travel and conference events, to ensure that all current are happy and prospective clients gain a complete understanding of our business.• Key responsibilities include: account management, relationship building, learning and staying up to date with regulations.

  • ISN
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    • Associate
      • Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
      • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

      My role at ISN involved the following aspects of dealing with high profile accounts.- Worked as part of multiple teams to manage multi-faceted accounts including as Husky, Devon Energy and ConocoPhillips Canada- Worked individually and as part of a team to meet deadlines for specific accounts- Gained experience dealing with clients over the phone, through email and in person through presentations- Developed relationships and pitched business model to prospective clients through emails and cold-calling- Won annual sales race 2 out of 8 weeks competition ran (most new clients subscribed that week; 150 employees participated)

    • Summer Intern
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      As the Summer Intern as Precision Drilling Canada I was a part of a team completing new rig builds to be used for exploration of oil and gas. My responsibilities included:- Logistics of parts for the new builds- Safety checks and documentation on completed areas- General labour when needed- Requisitions of missing parts

    • Instrumentation Technician
      • Sep 2008 - Aug 2013

      As part of Forum Energy Technologies my responsibilities included:- Handled customer relations and day-to-day in person meetings with clients- Helped design and institute a new inventory system- Ensured that orders were filled and that any issues were taken care of in a timely manner- Trained new employeesDuring my time here I was able to develop my leadership skills with a diverse team that handled everything from repairs, to shipping, to inventory control, to customer relations.

    • Cable Repair Technician
      • May 2008 - Aug 2008

      At part of the Cable Team as Schlumberger my duties included:- Repaired down-hole cable- Troubleshoot problems with service equipmentDuring this time I also successfully completed a wide array of safety training including H2S, Fall Arrest and First Aid.

    • Labourer
      • Apr 2006 - Sep 2007

      Though my position as a Labourer at Precision Drilling I developed a work ethic that carried through into all other aspects of my life. This position was held as a part time/after school job, in which I worked closely with Heavy Duty Mechanics to repair equipment used in the Oil and Gas industry.

Education

  • 2021 - 2022
    Haskayne School of Business
    Master of Business Administration
  • 2013 - 2015
    University of Alberta
    Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
  • 2007 - 2012
    University of Alberta
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

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