Compliance Associate - Canada Wide - Remote

Newton; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton is seeking a Compliance Associate to support our regulatory program and foster a culture of compliance across the organization. You will help ensure we operate within legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting audits and documentation.

You will work with a remote team spread across Canada, contributing to policies, controls, and risk assessments. Strong analytical skills, integrity, and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, or related field.
• CIRO/CSI certificates (CIRE/CSC) completed.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion with eagerness to develop knowledge in compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Support periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments to identify issues, gaps, and risks.
• Maintain accurate and organized compliance records, including policies, procedures and reports.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies, procedures, and other documentation.
• Support internal compliance audits, reviews, control testing, and risk assessments, including gathering information and documenting findings.
• Assist with the investigation and documentation of compliance incidents, breaches, and identified deficiencies.
• Maintain compliance tracking logs and assist with tracking corrective actions and periodic reports.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law, or related field

Job description

Say hello to Newton! We're changing how Canadians trade crypto. Our goal? To make financial freedom something everyone can achieve. We give our customers the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the crypto world.

At Newton, you'll work with a remote team spread across Canada, but you'll never feel distant. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Join a team that's all about pushing boundaries and getting things done.

Some of our values:

• Customer first mindset - Commitment to integrity and transparency to our users!
• A dynamic team fueled by collaboration uniting our strengths to overcome any obstacles. Together we build success. We persevere, adapt, and come back stronger, turning obstacles into opportunities.
• We strive for continuous improvement and embrace creativity and encourage experimentation. We push the boundaries of what's possible and continuously explore new ideas, technologies, and solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Compliance Associate to support the company's compliance function and contribute to maintaining a strong culture of compliance across the organization. Your focus will be to assist and support the compliance team in ensuring that the organization operates within the legal and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in monitoring the company's compliance with relevant regulations, and internal policies
• Support periodic compliance reviews and assessments to identify potential issues, gaps, and risks
• Maintain accurate and organized compliance records, including policies, procedures and reports
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies, procedures, and other documentation
• Support internal compliance audits, reviews, control testing, and risk assessments, including gathering information and documenting findings
• Assist with the investigation and documentation of compliance incidents, breaches, and identified deficiencies
• Maintain compliance tracking logs and assist with tracking corrective actions, risk mitigation measures, and preparing periodic reports

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree business, law, or a related field
• Has completed CIRE/CSC, Supervisory and/or trader exams through CIRO/CSI
• You possess knowledge of financial regulations and industry best practices
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Impeccable communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with an eagerness to develop knowledge of compliance and risk management.

At Newton, we celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out!