Compliance Analyst, Banking Operations (15-Month Contract)

Vancity

$76K — $99K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Commerce, Finance, Law, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years in compliance, risk management, audit, banking operations, or similar financial services
  • Experience with regulatory requirements, policies and operational procedures
  • Strong analytical skills for conducting reviews and gap analyses
  • Proven ability to build relationships and offer advice to stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks and risk management practices

Responsibilities

  • Assess business unit compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
  • Conduct compliance reviews and document findings for process improvement
  • Perform gap analyses and recommend enhancements to compliance practices
  • Utilize compliance reporting to monitor action plans from business units
  • Provide expertise to managers and resolve escalated compliance inquiries
  • Support projects with recommendations on policies and processes
  • Participate in system and process optimization and implementation

Benefits

  • Living Wage Employer, one of Canada's largest
  • Customizable benefits packages to meet individual needs
  • 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days over time
  • Two extra stat holidays and care days for personal illness
  • Immediate health and dental coverage upon hire
  • Defined benefit pension plan for guaranteed retirement income
Full Job Description
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Compliance Analyst, Bank Operations, you will provide advice and guidance on regulatory requirements, operational policies, and compliance processes to help reduce organizational risk while supporting adherence to Vancity's compliance framework. You will conduct regulatory and policy reviews, assess compliance risks, identify process improvements, and collaborate with business units to develop action plans that strengthen operational effectiveness. We are seeking a collaborative compliance professional with strong analytical skills, risk management expertise, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.

This is a Full-time, Temporary role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Team Manager, Bank Operations Compliance. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Assessing business unit adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and operational procedures

  • Conducting compliance reviews, documenting findings, and identifying opportunities for process improvement

  • Performing gap analyses and recommending enhancements to policy controls and compliance practices

  • Utilizing compliance reporting to support the development and monitoring of business unit action plans

  • Providing compliance and policy expertise to managers and business partners while resolving escalated inquiries

  • Supporting organizational projects and initiatives by providing recommendations on operational policies and process enhancements

  • Participating in the testing, optimization, and implementation of new or enhanced systems and processes

  • Acting as a senior resource by providing peer mentorship, guidance, and training to support effective business solutions


What You'll Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Commerce, Finance, Law, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, banking operations, or a related financial services environment

  • Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, policies, and operational procedures

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct reviews, investigations, and gap analyses

  • Experience developing recommendations and action plans to address compliance risks and operational issues

  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and provide trusted advice to business stakeholders

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks, risk management practices, and internal control environments


Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

  • Experience within the financial services, credit union, or banking industry

  • Professional certification such as CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CRMP, or a related designation

  • Experience supporting compliance-related projects, system implementations, or process transformation initiatives


You Are:

  • Analytical - You can assess information, identify risks, and make thoughtful recommendations that support business objectives

  • Detail-Oriented - You maintain a high level of accuracy when reviewing regulations, policies, and operational processes

  • Collaborative - You build strong partnerships and work effectively across teams to achieve compliance outcomes

  • Trusted Advisor - You provide sound guidance and practical solutions that help stakeholders navigate risk and regulatory requirements

  • Continuous Improvement Focused - You proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and operational effectiveness


We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You'll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $76,500 to $99,000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you're joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

  • Living Wage Employer: We're the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada's Top Employers

  • Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs

  • Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time

  • Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC's 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness

  • Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from

  • Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone

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