Financial Security Quality Assurance Investigator

Cynet systems Inc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Montreal is seeking a Financial Security Quality Assurance Investigator to conduct thorough quality assurance reviews across financial security programs. This role requires strong analytical abilities and experience in compliance and auditing within financial services. Responsibilities include preparing reports, supporting regulatory examinations, and identifying potential financial crime risks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and beneficial certifications, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in financial security, compliance, audit, or testing functions within financial services.
• Experience applying regulatory requirements in various business activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance reviews across financial security programs.
• Prepare and distribute monthly quality assurance reports.
• Support regulatory examinations and internal audit activities.

Skills

Strong knowledge of financial security regulations including AML, KYC, and sanctions

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities

High attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Financial crime or compliance-related certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Job Description:

• The Financial Security Quality Assurance Investigator is responsible for conducting quality assurance reviews across financial security programs to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• The role focuses on identifying, reporting, and helping prevent financial crime risks through detailed reviews, reporting, and collaboration with compliance and management teams.

Responsibilities:

• Assess metrics to identify and select samples for quality assurance reviews.
• Conduct monthly targeted quality assurance reviews related to financial security and sanctions compliance.
• Identify, elevate, and document potential issues and exceptions for further review and investigation.
• Prepare and distribute monthly quality assurance reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Track findings and recommendations and follow up on open issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Support the development and enhancement of regional compliance quality assurance review programs.
• Assist with special investigations and compliance-related projects as required.
• Support regulatory examinations and internal audit activities.
• Provide cross‑coverage across regional quality assurance programs to support workload fluctuations.

Requirements:3>

• Strong knowledge of financial security regulations including AML, KYC, and sanctions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple reviews and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and SharePoint.

Experience:

• Minimum experience working in financial security, compliance, audit, or testing functions within financial services.
• Experience applying regulatory requirements across various business activities and operational structures.

Should Have:

• Knowledge of international sanctions programs and financial crime regulations.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations or audits.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and elevate regulatory risks and emerging issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Financial crime or compliance‑related certifications preferred.