Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments

Colonial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing resources

Paid vacation, personal, and sick days

Competitive compensation and benefits

Hybrid environment with 3+ days in the

Job summary

Questrade is seeking a Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments to support AML/ATF programs and policies. You will monitor activity, gather case information, and work with multiple departments to enhance risk detection.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted automation and process improvement within the compliance team. The successful candidate will have 2+ years in Canadian financial industry, experience with MSB/VC, strong technical skills, and a related degree.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the Canadian financial industry.
• 6-12 months of experience with an MSB, virtual currency dealer or equivalent Financial Institution.
• Proficient in SQL, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets / G-Suite tools, PowerBI.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities for AML and ATF program as assigned.
• Conduct daily monitoring of large virtual currency transactions.
• Gather information for case work and provide recommendations.
• Complete initial reviews of unusual activity for compliance review.

Skills

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

PowerBI

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in related field

Tools

QOffice

BPS and FSS

Chainalysis

NICE Actimize

Job description

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

• Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Opportunities to contribute to community causes

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

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

We’re looking for our next Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments. Could It Be You?

The Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments will assist Questrade in complying with anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation as well as Questrade’s internal AML and ATF policies and procedures. This will be achieved through the day-to-day activities performed under the supervision of the AML Compliance Supervisor.

The successful candidate is interested in pursuing a career in compliance and is a motivated individual with strong organization skills, solid oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, exceptional follow-through and success in building relationships with business partners.

This role will be responsible for adhering to all aspects of Questrade’s AML and ATF policies and procedures and assisting with managing the financial crime exposure to the firm within the MSB and virtual currency space.

Need more details? Keep reading…

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

• Performing day-to-day activities associated with Questrade’s AML and ATF program, as assigned.

• Performing daily monitoring of large virtual currency transactions.

• Gathering information for case work.

• Performing initial reviews of unusual activity referred for compliance review.

• Providing recommendations based on his/her research to the leadership

• Filing of suspicious transaction reports.

• Providing ongoing support to the compliance department.

• Performing other duties, as assigned

• Proficiency in FINTRAC guidelines for virtual currency.

• Proficiency in Questrade compliance policies and procedures.

• Proficiency in Questrade’s data management systems, including QOffice, BPS and FSS, Chainalysis and/or NICE Actimize.

• Establishing positive relationships with internal clients in other business units.

• Working cooperatively with multiple departments during investigations.

• Becoming a subject matter expert in Questrade’s AML and ATF policies, and assessing and responding to internal client requests appropriately.

• Taking ownership of processing and completing all assigned tasks.

• Leveraging AI and available automation to complete daily tasks.

• Driving process automation within the AML team, using AI to streamline core functions.

• Identifying opportunities to integrate AI-driven solutions that automate manual oversight and enhance risk detection.

So are YOU our next Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments? You are if you…

• Have 2+ years of experience in the Canadian financial industry

• Have 6-12 months of experience with an MSB, virtual currency dealer or equivalent Financial Institution

• Are proficient in technology-related programs (SQL, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets / G-Suite tools, PowerBI)

• Hold a post-secondary degree/diploma in related field

Additional kudos if you…

• Understand the investment industry, cryptocurrency and banking

• Are a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

• Have solid knowledge of FINTRAC Guidelines for securities dealers

• Completed AML industry continuing education courses

• Participate in industry associations, conferences and workshops

Compensation Information:

• Base salary range: $65,000 - $75,000

• The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

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