Compliance Analyst, Policy Governance and Regulatory Change Management

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021. 

The Work

The Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the operations for Policy Governance and Regulatory Change Management. This role involves monitoring regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the organization, and coordination with the company's impacted business areas. The analyst will work closely with the Senior Manager, Policy Governance.

The Core Responsibilities!

• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes to assess their impact on the organization's policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Provide support in the communication and implementation of policy changes across the organization.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of existing policies to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide guidance on compliance matters and address inquiries related to policy governance and regulatory changes.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation related to policy governance and regulatory change management.
• Support the Senior Manager in the development and execution of compliance projects and initiatives.

Let's Talk About You!

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, or a related field with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in regulatory compliance or policy governance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in compliance and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus 

✨ Market leading RRSP match program

🩺  Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝  Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days 

🖥  Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓  Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

💛  A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 351 King Street East, Toronto, ON.

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well. 

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!