Compliance Analyst

Allshores; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allshores in Halifax, Canada is seeking a Compliance Analyst who will support regulatory reporting, AML/sanctions, and conduct-related activities. The role focuses on maintaining records, executing the compliance plan, and escalating issues as needed while collaborating with the team to strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in compliance, risk, or financial services and is comfortable working within structured processes to deliver audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2–5+ years’ experience in compliance, risk, audit, or financial services operations.
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring, internal controls, and second line assurance practices.
• Basic understanding of AML, ATF, and sanctions regulations.
• Experience with compliance systems, trackers, or data repositories.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliance activities across three pillars in line with the Compliance Plan.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, trackers, and documentation for governance.
• Assist in preparing reports for Compliance, Senior Management, and Board Committees.
• Perform monitoring and testing across key customer lifecycle processes (onboarding, transactions, claims, complaints).
• Document testing results, findings, and recommendations with audit-ready evidence.
• Identify control gaps, observations, and risks and escalate as needed.
• Track remediation activities and liaise with stakeholders to verify actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Internal controls

Financial crime awareness

Documentation & reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk, or Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allshores is seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to join our collaborative team in Halifax. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting strong compliance practices across regulatory reporting, financial crime, conduct, complaints, and assurance—while growing your expertise in a welcoming environment that values integrity, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

Compliance Execution & Reporting

• Execute compliance activities assigned across all three pillars in line with the Compliance Plan and prioritization.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, trackers, and documentation to support internal governance and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing reports and materials for Compliance, Senior Management, and Board Committees.

Monitoring, Testing & Assurance

• Perform structured monitoring and testing activities across key customer lifecycle processes (e.g. onboarding, transactions, claims, complaints, AML/sanctions events)
• Document testing results, findings, and recommendations using established frameworks and templates
• Identify control gaps, observations, and areas of risk, ensuring all work is supported by audit-ready evidence

Issue Management & Remediation

• Track and manage remediation activities arising from compliance testing, internal audit, and regulatory reviews
• Liaise with business stakeholders to gather evidence, validate actions, and monitor progress
• Escalate overdue or high-risk issues to Compliance Leads as appropriate
• Regulatory & Financial Crime Support
• Support regulatory filings, submissions, and ongoing obligations tracking, including horizon scanning and documentation management
• Assist with financial crime governance activities, including AML, ATF, and sanctions-related documentation, case support, and reporting
• Maintain accurate records of regulatory correspondence, submissions, and financial crime-related activities

Conduct, Complaints & Compliance Program Support

• Support complaints and conduct-related analysis, including trend identification and thematic reviews
• Monitor compliance training completion and support reporting and documentation of training activities
• Contribute to compliance communications, awareness initiatives, and the ongoing improvement of compliance processes, systems, and controls

Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years’ experience in compliance, risk, audit, or financial services operations.
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring, internal controls, and second line assurance practices.
• Basic understanding of financial crime regulations, including AML, ATF, and sanctions.
• Experience working with compliance systems, trackers, or data repositories preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate documentation.
• Ability to work within structured processes and follow defined methodologies.
• Adapts quickly to shifting priorities across multiple compliance domains
• Analytical capability to identify inconsistencies and escalat(e) appropriately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Interest in pursuing a professional compliance qualification (e.g. ICA, ACAMS).