Compliance Analyst

Employment Hero; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Canada seeks a Compliance Analyst to support their AML/CTF compliance function. This role involves client onboarding, monitoring transactions, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. The ideal candidate has a background in finance or law, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, access to cutting-edge tools, and generous benefits including employee share options and parental leave policies.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Employee share options

Generous parental leave policy

Subsidised egg freezing

WFH office expense budget

Outstanding learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in compliance, AML investigations, or financial crime risk management.
• Familiarity with Canadian AML/CTF regulations (PCMLTFA) is essential.
• Ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Support client onboarding reviews and enhanced due diligence.
• Monitor transactional activity for compliance.
• Document findings and elevate concerns to senior personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Investigative skills

Education

Background in Finance, Business, Law, Criminology, or a related field

Tools

Persona

ComplyAdvantage

Job description

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As a Compliance Analyst, you’ll be working on our Compliance team and report into the Director, Compliance. The Compliance Analyst will be responsible for supporting Employment Hero’s AML/CTF compliance function by conducting client onboarding reviews, client enhanced due diligence, monitoring transactional activity, and assisting in the development of procedural documentation and internal controls. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to compliance monitoring and risk assessment.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Assist in client identification and verification during onboarding using our internal tools.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) as required for clients, document EDD and elevate issues when necessary.
• Investigate flagged client behavior and assess potential AML/CTF risks.
• Review daily flagged transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Assist in transaction monitoring (TM) efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Conduct background checks on clients and counterparties to assess risk levels.
• Document findings and elevate concerns to senior compliance personnel when needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including CX (and other customer facing teams), Finance, and Product, to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.
• Stay informed on evolving AML/CTF regulations, ministerial directives, and industry best practices.
• Provide support during internal audits, regulatory examinations, and mock audits.
• Recommend improvements to existing compliance processes based on emerging risks and trends.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

• Background in Finance, Business, Law, Criminology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in compliance, AML investigations, or financial crime risk management.
• Familiarity with Canadian AML/CTF regulations (PCMLTFA) and related compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Persona, ComplyAdvantage, or other compliance tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with an ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.