Compliance Specialist

Float

Compliance Specialist managing compliance programs including regulatory reporting and AML reviews. Tech-forward role requiring initiative and ownership at Float in Canada.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and submit regulatory reports to FINTRAC, including Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other required filings
Conduct and own AML reviews, investigations, and determinations, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs
Perform transaction monitoring, support escalation, and reporting workflows
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all reporting and investigative activities
Own the day-to-day execution of compliance processes, ensuring tasks such as AML reviews, monitoring, and reporting are completed accurately and on time
Demonstrate strong ownership by proactively identifying bottlenecks and improving workflows
Continuously look for opportunities to automate and scale compliance operations
Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks
Translate regulatory requirements (e.g., FINTRAC, AML/ATF, RPAA) into clear, actionable internal documentation
Ensure policies are practical, scalable, and aligned with operational realities
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to embed compliance into systems and workflows
Leverage tools and data to improve monitoring effectiveness and operational efficiency
Support the implementation of automation and tooling for compliance processes
Perform data-driven compliance oversight, including monitoring analysis, reconciliations, and alert/SLA performance reviews
Identify trends, risks, and gaps in compliance processes and recommend improvements
Support oversight of external partners, including AML program reviews and audit support
Track remediation items and ensure timely resolution of findings

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of compliance experience in a regulated environment (fintech, payments, or financial services preferred)
Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks (FINTRAC, AML/ATF; RPAA)
Hands-on experience with FINTRAC regulatory reporting, including STRs
Direct experience conducting AML reviews, transaction monitoring, and investigations
Experience writing policies, procedures, and control documentation
Proven ability to independently manage and execute compliance workstreams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Nice to Haves: Working knowledge of Canadian privacy and consumer protection frameworks (e.g., PIPEDA) and how they apply in a fintech environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, equity options, and benefits
Hybrid work model – we are based in Toronto with in-office days for connection and collaboration
Enjoy catered team lunches every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Bring your pup to our dog-friendly office
Thrive in a high-trust, high-performance culture where your work truly matters

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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