Compliance Associate - Canada Wide - Remote

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

Job summary

Newton.co, a Canadian fintech company, seeks a Compliance Associate to support the compliance function and foster a culture of integrity across the organization. You will help ensure regulatory alignment, maintain records, and assist with audits and policy updates.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in business or law and have CIRO/CSI exam exposure, with strong analytical and communication skills. The role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, and discretion within a remote, Canada-wide

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Independence

Integrity

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!