Analyst Compliance

First National Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-bank lender in Canada is seeking a compliance tester to assist with regulatory compliance reviews. The role involves collaborating with teams to monitor and assess compliance risks, contributing to a strong risk management culture. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and 3+ years in the financial services sector, focusing on compliance testing methodologies and regulations. This position offers competitive compensation, with a comprehensive benefits program and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits program

Extensive training programs

Ongoing social events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial services.
• Demonstrated understanding of Canadian laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct compliance reviews and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and completion of compliance reviews.
• Conduct risk-based monitoring reviews.
• Document test cases and results.
• Support compliance independent testing and monitoring programs.

Skills

Compliance testing methodologies

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Reporting To:

Full-Time/Part- Time:

Full-time

Salary Range:

$52,800 - $79,200

Posting Date:

February 9, 2026

Closing Date:

February 23, 2026

Hours of Work:

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade:

Office Location:

8.6

Toronto

Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station

What we offer

Highly competitive compensation package which includes, a base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!

*Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity

This position will play an important role in assisting with the planning and completion of regulatory compliance reviews and the delivery of high quality, professional, and independent compliance testing. The incumbent will contribute to a strong compliance and risk management culture through collaboration with other first, second and third-line functions to ensure Compliance risks are identified, mitigated, monitored and reported on an ongoing basis. The incumbent will work closely with key stakeholders throughout the businesses to conduct process and control evaluations as well as identify remediation actions and process improvement opportunities.

How you will contribute

• Supporting the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of the enterprise-wide compliance regime.
• Conducting risk-based monitoring reviews as part of the Compliance Monitoring Program to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Assisting the Assistant Manager, Compliance in implementing and enhancing compliance processes, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining an understanding of the business units’ strategies and objectives, products and services, and business processes as well as the underlying infrastructure to identify and manage compliance risk exposures for the business units.
• Supporting compliance independent testing and monitoring program.
• Documenting test cases and results using tracking tools and approved sampling methodologies.
• Conducting process and control assessments by documenting process maps, assessing risk and control designs.
• Working with the Compliance team and the business units to develop appropriate remediation actions to address any identified issues.
• Participating in Vendor Risk Management process.
• Participating in the licensing program, including applications and renewals.
• With an eye to continuous improvement, identifying process improvement opportunities based on the findings of operational effectiveness testing.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with business units and other areas within the Compliance, Risk, Legal, Privacy, AML departments.
• Keeping abreast of key compliance and regulatory changes and policy/procedures updates through ongoing completion of education programs and attending internal and external seminars and training sessions.
• Managing or supporting compliance projects and other business initiatives as required.

The experience you need

• Undergraduate degree, equivalent post-secondary education or an acceptable combination of relevant experience, education and/or training.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in the financial services industry and/or conducting compliance reviews/audits, evaluating controls within financial services industry.
• Knowledge of compliance testing methodologies and processes.
• Demonstrate ability to understand Canadian laws, regulations, internal controls, policies and procedures.

Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis

• Periods of high volume with tight timelines
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
• Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
• Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program.
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
• Modern office environment conducive to collaboration
• Supportive teamwork culture
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year

The team you’ll join

Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.

First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.

We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.