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Our client, a leading federally chartered financial institution, is seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst II / Compliance Manager to join their team. In this role, you will support the effective operation of the organization's regulatory compliance management program. This includes the design, maintenance, and execution of the second line of defense monitoring and testing program (M&T Program) to ensure strict adherence to federal and provincial legislative requirements. This is a 1.5-year contract position (maternity leave coverage) with strong potential for extension or permanent conversion based on business needs. The role operates on a hybrid schedule out of the Toronto (250 Bloor Street East) or Waterloo office.
Job Responsibility
Design, plan, and execute the bank's second line of defense monitoring and testing program based on risk levels and regulatory expectations
Develop annual testing plans, review control effectiveness, and prepare detailed, plain-language reports highlighting findings for business stakeholders
Communicate weaknesses in key controls to stakeholders and deliver value-added recommendations to resolve compliance risks
Ensure testing plans, results, and findings are accurately logged in the Regulatory Compliance Management Database (RCMD) and maintain documents on the team SharePoint site
Partner closely with internal teams, including the Line 1B Governance and Controls team, Internal Audit, Risk, and Legal, to manage potential compliance issues and action plans
Support the preparation of quarterly and annual compliance reporting, attestations, and content for Board of Directors or Committee meetings, as well as responses to regulatory requests
Update and maintain team training programs, policies, and procedures to ensure they evolve alongside a changing regulatory environment
Requirements
Any university degree
4+ to 5+ years of proven compliance, audit, or second line testing experience within the banking or financial services sector
Strong working knowledge of Canadian banking regulations and legislation (e.g., Bank Act, PCMLTFA, PIPEDA, Trust and Loans Company Act)
Solid experience with the design, execution, and reporting of monitoring & testing (M&T) programs
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex legislative requirements into clear, actionable, plain-language documentation
Proven negotiation, relationship management, and conflict-resolution skills
ability to influence others without direct authority
Nice to have
CPA, CIA, CAMS, or similar accounting/compliance designations
Familiarity with compliance tools and platforms, specifically Archer, alongside standard office applications (MS Office, Excel, AWD)
Specialized legal background or specialized compliance testing experience
Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset
What we offer
Gain exposure to robust compliance programs within a premier, federally regulated financial institution
Enjoy the security of a guaranteed 1.5-year assignment with a high possibility of extension or permanent placement
Balance your week with a structured hybrid routine (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
remote Monday and Friday)
Work closely with senior leaders, global testing centers of expertise, legal teams, and internal audit, offering immense professional development