Compliance Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Compliance Analyst to join our Chief Compliance Officer in Toronto. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with prior internship experience at an investment bank, fintech company, financial services firm, or regulatory/compliance-focused organization.The Compliance Analyst will support the firm’s efforts to maintain a strong culture of compliance, adhere to applicable laws and regulations, and manage regulatory, operational, and reputational risk. The role offers exposure to key areas such as regulatory monitoring, policies and procedures, employee compliance, surveillance, anti-money laundering, know-your-customer processes, fintech controls, and internal reportingKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the day-to-day operations of the Compliance function across regulatory, advisory, monitoring, and surveillance activitiesAssist in reviewing policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practicesAssist with transaction monitoring, communications surveillance, trade surveillance, or other risk-based monitoring activities as applicableHelp prepare internal compliance reports, management updates, regulatory filings, and audit or examination materialsMonitor regulatory developments and assist in assessing their potential impact on the businessWork with Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance, and front-office teams to support compliance initiativesMaintain accurate records of compliance reviews, approvals, exceptions, escalations, and remediation effortsAssist in compliance testing, risk assessments, control reviews, and internal investigations as neededSupport training initiatives by helping prepare materials, track completion, and identify areas for employee educationContribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and compliance technology enhancementQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Political Science, Law, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related fieldPrior internship experience at an investment bank, fintech company, broker-dealer, asset manager, payments company, consulting firm, regulator, or financial services institutionStrong interest in financial markets, fintech, regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governanceExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretionAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively across teamsProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OutlookPreferredInternship exposure to compliance, legal, risk, operations, internal audit, financial crime, regulatory reporting, or control functionsFamiliarity with securities regulations, AML/KYC requirements, sanctions compliance, market abuse rules, data privacy, or fintech regulatory frameworksExperience with compliance platforms, surveillance tools, case management systems, CRM tools, or data analytics softwareBasic knowledge of SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or other data analysis tools is a plus.