Compliance Manager

Highlights

• Senior compliance leadership role with ownership of Canadian regulatory obligations
• Fully remote position open across Canada
• Primary contact for national regulators and oversight bodies
• Embedded within a global compliance structure with established frameworks
• Direct impact on fintech and payments operations in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed AML compliance lead for Canadian operations
• Ensure adherence to all applicable anti-money laundering and payments regulations
• Handle required regulatory filings and reporting activities
• Serve as the main liaison with Canadian regulatory authorities and respond to inquiries
• Oversee registration requirements and ongoing obligations under Canadian payment regulations
• Maintain and enhance internal compliance documentation and controls
• Track regulatory updates and implement necessary changes across the business
• Supervise monitoring activities, customer due diligence, and risk reviews
• Escalate and manage potential financial crime risks in line with policies
• Partner with global teams to align local compliance with enterprise standards
• Lead compliance-related training efforts and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Support internal reviews, risk assessments, and program effectiveness testing

Requirements

• Qualified to assume a senior compliance designation under Canadian AML regulations
• Hands-on experience with regulatory reporting and financial crime compliance
• Familiarity with Canadian payments regulations and oversight expectations
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or financial crime within financial services or fintech
• Strong knowledge of AML frameworks, customer due diligence, and monitoring processes
• University degree required; relevant certifications (e.g., ACAMS) preferred
• Exposure to regulatory reviews, audits, or licensing processes is advantageous
• Comfortable operating independently in a remote, regulated setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for regulator and stakeholder interaction
• Experience working across distributed or international teams