Compliance Analyst (Intermediate to Senior) - 9706

DGA Careers; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking an experienced Compliance Analyst to join their growing compliance team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and lead quality assurance initiatives while collaborating across various business units. Ideal candidates will have 3-7 years of experience in regulatory compliance and a solid understanding of the Canadian insurance regulatory environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and flexible environment

Hybrid scheduling (Tues–Thurs in office)

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Solid understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in Canada.
• Experience with licensing, privacy, anti-money laundering, or complaint handling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an internal compliance quality assurance review program.
• Conduct compliance assessments and recommend enhancements.
• Mentor junior compliance team members.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Internal audit

Communication

Relationship-building

Initiative

Tools

Compliance Management Systems

Job description

Compliance Analyst (Intermediate / Senior)

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 (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 unrivaled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.