Compliance Analyst II - MFCJP00016707

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.

Advantages
Valuable Industry Experience: Gain exposure to robust compliance programs within a premier, federally regulated financial institution.

Long-Term Contract Stability: Enjoy the security of a guaranteed 1.5-year assignment with a high possibility of extension or permanent placement.

Hybrid Work Flexibility: Balance your week with a structured hybrid routine (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday and Friday).

High-Impact Learning Environment: Work closely with senior leaders, global testing centers of expertise, legal teams, and internal audit, offering immense professional development.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities
M&T Program Management: Design, plan, and execute the bank's second line of defense monitoring and testing program based on risk levels and regulatory expectations.

Control Assessments & Reporting: Develop annual testing plans, review control effectiveness, and prepare detailed, plain-language reports highlighting findings for business stakeholders.

Risk Mitigation: Communicate weaknesses in key controls to stakeholders and deliver value-added recommendations to resolve compliance risks.

Database & Record Maintenance: Ensure testing plans, results, and findings are accurately logged in the Regulatory Compliance Management Database (RCMD) and maintain documents on the team SharePoint site.

Stakeholder Liaison: 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.

Board & Regulatory Prep: 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.

Process Improvement: Update and maintain team training programs, policies, and procedures to ensure they evolve alongside a changing regulatory environment.

Qualifications
Required Criteria:
Education: Any university degree.

Experience: 4+ to 5+ years of proven compliance, audit, or second line testing experience within the banking or financial services sector.

Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Canadian banking regulations and legislation (e.g., Bank Act, PCMLTFA, PIPEDA, Trust and Loans Company Act).

Testing Skills: Solid experience with the design, execution, and reporting of monitoring & testing (M&T) programs.

Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex legislative requirements into clear, actionable, plain-language documentation.

Soft Skills: Proven negotiation, relationship management, and conflict-resolution skills; ability to influence others without direct authority.

Nice-to-Have Criteria:
Professional Certifications: CPA, CIA, CAMS, or similar accounting/compliance designations.

Systems Experience: Familiarity with compliance tools and platforms, specifically Archer, alongside standard office applications (MS Office, Excel, AWD).

Background: Specialized legal background or specialized compliance testing experience.

Language: Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset.

Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned compliance professional to step into an influential 18-month contract role within a highly collaborative 2-person team environment. If you possess a sharp analytical mind, a background in banking compliance, and the ability to confidently navigate fluid accountabilities, we want to hear from you.

Key Details:
Duration: 1.5 Years (Contract, Maternity Leave Cover)

Location: Toronto, ON (250 Bloor St E) or Waterloo, ON

Schedule: Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday in office; 9 AM – 5 PM EST)

Interview Process: 1 initial assessment followed by 2 virtual interview rounds (45 minutes each).

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.