Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Questbank, Questrade Wealth Management, Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. We use cutting-edge technology to help Canadians become much more financially successful and secure.

At QFG, we combine human-centric collaboration with AI-driven innovation to redefine financial services. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, using AI to transform and deliver unparalleled customer experiences and shaping a future where AI empowers our teams to do their best work.

Join our diverse, inclusive, and hybrid workplace to unleash your creativity and nurture your curiosity without limits. If you share this sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Opportunities to contribute to community causes

• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

We’re looking for our next Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments. Could It Be You?

The Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments will assist Questrade in complying with anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation as well as Questrade’s internal AML and ATF policies and procedures. This will be achieved through the day-to-day activities performed under the supervision of the AML Compliance Supervisor.

The successful candidate is interested in pursuing a career in compliance and is a motivated individual with strong organization skills, solid oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, exceptional follow-through and success in building relationships with business partners.

This role will be responsible for adhering to all aspects of Questrade’s AML and ATF policies and procedures and assisting with managing the financial crime exposure to the firm within the MSB and virtual currency space.

Need more details? Keep reading…

In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing day-to-day activities associated with Questrade’s AML and ATF program, as assigned.

• Performing daily monitoring of large virtual currency transactions.

• Gathering information for case work.

• Performing initial reviews of unusual activity referred for compliance review.

• Providing recommendations based on his/her research to the leadership

• Filing of suspicious transaction reports.

• Providing ongoing support to the compliance department.

• Performing other duties, as assigned

• Proficiency in FINTRAC guidelines for virtual currency.

• Proficiency in Questrade compliance policies and procedures.

• Proficiency in Questrade’s data management systems, including QOffice, BPS and FSS, Chainalysis and/or NICE Actimize.

• Establishing positive relationships with internal clients in other business units.

• Working cooperatively with multiple departments during investigations.

• Becoming a subject matter expert in Questrade’s AML and ATF policies, and assessing and responding to internal client requests appropriately.

• Taking ownership of processing and completing all assigned tasks.

• Leveraging AI and available automation to complete daily tasks.

• Driving process automation within the AML team, using AI to streamline core functions.

• Identifying opportunities to integrate AI-driven solutions that automate manual oversight and enhance risk detection.

So are YOU our next Compliance Analyst, Enterprise AML and Payments? You are if you…

• Have 2+ years of experience in the Canadian financial industry

• Have 6-12 months of experience with an MSB, virtual currency dealer or equivalent Financial Institution

• Are proficient in technology-related programs (SQL, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets / G-Suite tools, PowerBI)

• Hold a post-secondary degree/diploma in related field

Additional kudos if you…

• Understand the investment industry, cryptocurrency and banking

• Are a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

• Have solid knowledge of FINTRAC Guidelines for securities dealers

• Completed AML industry continuing education courses

• Participate in industry associations, conferences and workshops

Compensation Information:

• Base salary range: $65,000 - $75,000

• The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.