Compliance Analyst (Intermediate to Senior)

DGA; Burlington; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A well-established insurance organization is seeking a Compliance Analyst to lead internal quality assurance initiatives and support compliance across various business areas. The ideal candidate should have 3-7 years of experience in regulatory compliance within the insurance industry and strong communication skills. This role provides a hybrid work environment, requiring 3 days in the office, and offers opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Flexible scheduling

Exposure to various compliance areas

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or internal audit in the insurance industry.
• Understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in Canada.
• Experience with licensing and compliance management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead compliance quality assurance review programs.
• Conduct compliance assessments and identify risks.
• Support development of Compliance Management System.
• Mentor junior compliance staff.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Strong communication

Initiative

Education

Post Secondary Education

Job description

Description

Compliance Analyst (Intermediate / Senior)

Location : Hamilton, Ontario (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Industry : Insurance

Type : Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Analyst to join a growing compliance team within a well-established insurance organization. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead internal quality assurance initiatives while gaining exposure across a wide range of business areas. It’s ideal for a compliance professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to an evolving, collaborative function.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an internal compliance quality assurance (QA) review program across various business units (e.g., underwriting, claims, IT, accounting)
• Conduct spot checks and compliance assessments; identify risks and recommend enhancements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
• Support the ongoing development and administration of the Compliance Management System
• Assist in managing responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations
• Mentor junior compliance team members and contribute to departmental knowledge-sharing
• Help implement and maintain policies and procedures that support compliance initiatives
• Participate in licensing oversight and ensure distribution practices meet regulatory standards

About You

• 3–7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or internal audit, preferably within the property & casualty or broader insurance industry
• Solid understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in Canada
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work across departments and levels
• Comfortable taking initiative and building out new processes from the ground up
• Experience with licensing, privacy, anti-money laundering, or complaint handling is an asset
• Exposure to Compliance Management Systems (e.g., Ethidex or equivalent) is beneficial

Why Join

• Play a key role in shaping a new compliance initiative with organization-wide impact
• Work in a collaborative and flexible environment with hybrid scheduling (Tues–Thurs in office)
• Gain exposure to a broad range of compliance areas rather than being siloed in one function

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope. Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.

Information

• City : Hamilton
• Market segment : Insurance
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Education : Post Secondary Education
• Expertise : Compliance-Regulatory
• Minimum experience required : 3 to 4 Years
• Contact name : Maurice
• Contact email :