Compliance Analyst - Canada - Remote

Job Description

Embark on a groundbreaking journey with Humi as we revolutionize financial compliance. We're assembling a dynamic team to build an innovative AML/CTF framework that not only meets but sets the standard for regulatory excellence. As our Compliance Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in designing cutting-edge processes and safeguarding our financial integrity—while embodying the true spirit of a self-starter. You’ll be expected to dig deep to solve challenges, take initiative, and always keep the bigger picture in mind to make holistic, impactful decisions.

Your role goes beyond routine compliance checks. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams—especially in customer experience—ensuring a seamless onboarding process driven by genuine customer empathy. With strong communication skills, you'll explain the "why" behind every decision, ensuring clarity and alignment across the board. Detail orientation and a keen sense of urgency will be your allies in a fast-paced environment where every action counts, ensuring no one is ever left hanging. If you're ready to blend analytical rigor with proactive problem-solving and drive change from the ground up, Humi is the perfect place to shape the future of regulatory success.

Who are we?

Humi is the Canadian employment platform. We help Canadian businesses be better employers. Founded in 2016, Humi started as a simple cloud-based web app that stored employee data. Thanks to the support of customers, Humi has built solutions that allow Canadian businesses to manage employee information, onboarding, performance, time off, employee benefits, and payroll.

We've officially joined Employment Hero to accelerate our vision and support their mission to make employment easier and more valuable, for everyone! Since Employment Hero's inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), reached unicorn status in 2022, and now serve 400,000 businesses globally, with 2.9 million+ users on the platform. We have no plans to slow down.

We believe in distributed employment and take a ‘Remote First' approach with our team. This position can be done 100% remotely from anywhere within Canada.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

https://www.humi.ca/blog-post/exciting-news-humi-joins-forces-with-employment-hero-to-accelerate-our-vision

What will you be doing as a Compliance Analyst?

As our Compliance Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in designing cutting-edge processes and safeguarding our financial integrity—while embodying the true spirit of a self-starter. You’ll be expected to dig deep to solve challenges, take initiative, and always keep the bigger picture in mind to make holistic, impactful decisions.

The Compliance Analyst will be responsible for supporting Humi’s AML/CTF compliance function by conducting client onboarding reviews, monitoring transactional activity, and assisting in the development of procedural documentation and internal controls. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to compliance monitoring and risk assessment.

As a Compliance Analyst, you’ll be responsible for: 

1. Client Identification & Due Diligence

• Assist in client identification and verification during onboarding using Persona.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and escalate issues when necessary.
• Investigate flagged client behavior and assess potential AML/CTF risks.

2. Transaction Monitoring & Investigations

• Review daily flagged transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Assist in transaction monitoring (TM) efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Conduct background checks on clients and counterparties to assess risk levels.
• Document findings and escalate concerns to senior compliance personnel when needed.

3. Compliance Program & Controls

• Help draft and refine procedural documents and internal controls for AML/CTF compliance.
• Support the development and maintenance of policies and guidelines to strengthen the compliance function.
• Assist in regulatory reporting and record-keeping to maintain audit readiness.

4. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including CX (and other customer facing teams), Finance, and Product, to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.
• Stay informed on evolving AML/CTF regulations, ministerial directives, and industry best practices.
• Provide support during internal audits, regulatory examinations, and mock audits.
• Recommend improvements to existing compliance processes based on emerging risks and trends.

What are we looking for in a Compliance Analyst?

• Background in Finance, Business, Law, Criminology, or a related field.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in compliance, AML investigations, or financial crime risk management.
• Familiarity with AML/CTF regulations (e.g., FINTRAC, MSBA) and related compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Persona or other identity verification/KYC tools is a plus.
• Strong Analytical & Investigative Skills: Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and solve challenges through deep analysis.
• Self-Starter Attitude: Proven initiative in digging deep to address challenges and proactively take action.
• Holistic Thinking: Demonstrated capacity to see the bigger picture, make informed decisions, and remedy recurring issues.
• Customer Empathy: Proven commitment to facilitating smooth customer onboarding with a deep understanding of customer experience.
• Effective Communication: Possesses excellent written and verbal skills, with a track record of clearly articulating complex ideas.
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Sense of Urgency: Proven ability to thrive in dynamic conditions, ensuring that no task or issue is left unaddressed.

In short, you’ll love working with us if: 

• Be a key player in building out a brand-new compliance function from the ground up.
• Work with a dynamic and collaborative team committed to regulatory excellence.
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding company in the financial compliance sector.
• Revolutionizing employment gets your heart racing.
• You thrive on the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business.
• Our values align, and shape how you show up every day.
• You love the dynamic pace of a startup, are driven by innovation, and enjoy working with other smart people

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including:

• A generous budget for your home office
• Remote First - Work 100% remotely from anywhere within Canada
• Cutting-edge tools and technology
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognized and rewarded
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero
• Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in September 2025

Are we a match? Think we're the right match for you? Fantastic! Click 'Apply' and our talent team will reach out with the next steps.

Humi is now officially part of the Employment Hero family! During this transition, you might notice job postings on both Humi's and Employment Hero's career pages. This is completely normal. Feel free to explore both platforms and apply for the role that best matches your skills and experience. We're excited to see your application!

At Humi, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We want you to know that you're welcome here, no matter who you are. Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others – we're excited to hear from you. Even if you don't check every box on the requirements list, don't sweat it – we believe in potential over perfection! Need any interview accommodations? We're happy to help! Get in touch and let's chat.

Please note that all successful candidates will only receive offers through the Humi platform and we do not issue offers outside of our platform. We do not make any offers of employment via social media. Please see our resource library for the best ways to detect fraud and fraudulent activity.