Compliance Associate (Contractor)

Contingent work is an excellent fit for individuals seeking career flexibility and non-traditional work arrangements, while still being highly motivated to deliver exceptional results in dynamic, high-profile environments. In this assignment, you will be working with Coinbase through our Managed Service Provider—partnering with one of the most influential cryptocurrency companies in history, dedicated to empowering their customers’ success through innovative solutions.

Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Associate (L5) We are seeking a compliance professional. In this role, you will support with implementing and administering the compliance program. We are looking for someone who shares our values, is a team player but can work independently, and who thrives in a dynamic environment.

What you’ll be doing : 

• Providing regulatory and compliance guidance to the business as it grows and expands.
• Monitor the regulatory environment including review & analysis of regulatory announcements, reports, and legislative changes 
• Maintain detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures 
• Drive small adhoc targeted projects focusing on elements of the compliance program
• Coordinate and respond to requests for information (RFIs) from fiat partners, ensuring timely and accurate extraction of user data and supporting documentation in line with local regulatory expectations. 
• Lead the drafting of AML/KYC compliance reports related to fiat and virtual asset transactions in Canada 
• Manage and review assigned compliance cases within defined SLAs, providing clear guidance to internal stakeholders and escalating high-risk or complex cases when appropriate. 
• Foster collaboration across internal teams (CX, Legal, Tech, etc.) to ensure data consistency, reporting accuracy, and alignment with regulatory and partner requirements. 
• Lead or support automation initiatives aimed at streamlining KYC, EDD, and reporting processes 
• Support all AML ATF and sanctions related operational processes/activities (e.g. EDD reviews, escalations, and reporting) 
• Assist in the delivery of Financial Crimes Compliance training for employees supporting the business. 
• Contribute to risk assessments and compliance reporting, ensuring that systems and controls effectively address financial crime risks 
• Perform additional tasks as required to ensure the entity complies with applicable laws, and appropriate. 

 

What we look for in you : 

• 5+ years experience in compliance at financial services, with a particular focus on cryptocurrency and fintech 
• Knowledge of Canadian compliance and regulatory matters, including FINTRAC guidelines
• Capacity to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards and ensuring effective time management 
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced remote environment 
• Keen interest in digital assets
• Team player, willing to tackle tasks large or small
• Organized and detail-oriented 
• Bachelors degree or equivalent 
• In-depth understanding of compliance requirements related to financial flows, including transaction monitoring and risk assessments.

Nice to haves: 

• Professional Compliance qualification and membership of a recognised professional body would be advantageous, but not a prerequisite 
• Experience working at or with crypto exchanges or fintech companies 
• Experience working at a CIRO Investment Dealer
• Experience with Canadian securities regulation 
• Prior involvement in regulatory exams, audits, or law enforcement inquiries.

 

Magnit Global (the operator of this Talent Community) is a global leader of contingent talent services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.