Compliance Associate - Canada Wide - Remote

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton is seeking a Compliance Associate to support the company’s compliance function and strengthen the culture of integrity across the organization. You will assist with regulatory alignment, policy updates, and record-keeping while working with a remote team across Canada.

The role emphasizes meticulous analysis, documentation, and collaboration to address risks and ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry best practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring the company's compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Support periodic compliance reviews and assessments to identify issues, 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, including data gathering and documenting findings.
• Assist with investigating and documenting compliance incidents, breaches, and deficiencies.
• Maintain compliance tracking logs and assist with tracking corrective actions and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

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.