About The Role Hi, Im Brandon, Head of Operations at Loop, and Im hiring a Compliance & Risk Associate to support Loops regulatory compliance, AML program, and risk & fraud monitoring operations as we scale. Where You Come In This is a newly created, hybrid compliance and risk role designed for someone with hands-on exposure to AML, financial crime prevention, transaction monitoring, and fraud risk. Youll work closely with the Head of Compliance while partnering cross-functionally with Payment Operations, Customer Operations, and banking partners. This role blends regulatory compliance execution with real-time risk monitoring and fraud prevention. What You''ll Be Doing Compliance & AML Conduct Level 1 (L1) AML investigations for potentially suspicious activity. Perform transaction monitoring and escalate cases as required. Support preparation of reports for banking partners and regulators (e.g., FINTRAC, Bank of Canada). Respond to compliance-related requests from banking partners accurately and on time. Maintain detailed documentation of investigations, findings, and actions taken. Support with auditor and/or regulator correspondence during audits or reviews. Work closely with the Head of Compliance as the primary escalation point. Risk Management & Fraud Prevention Monitor daily transaction queues and alerts to identify potential fraud, AML risks, or suspicious behavior. Support dispute and chargeback investigations by gathering evidence and tracking outcomes. Track investigations, account closures, and correspondence with banking partners where required Assist with Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for higher-risk customers both during onboarding and on periodic account reviews. Analyze transaction and fraud trends to identify emerging risks and recommend control improvements. Define and operationalize customer risk categorization processes Support the drafting and implementation of compliance and risk related policies and procedures Proactively identify and mitigate regulatory, and operational risks associated with our business Conduct routine internal compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential risks across all business functions Partner with Payment Operations and Customer Operations teams to collect documentation for payment screenings and investigations. Desired Qualities, Skills, and Experience 4-5 years of experience in AML, compliance, risk, fraud, or financial crime prevention. Foundational understanding of AML regulations, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and customer due diligence. Hands-on AML or transaction monitoring experience is strongly preferred. Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking. Highly organized with excellent time management and follow-through. Self-starter who takes ownership and thrives in a fast-moving startup environment. Curious, proactive, and motivated to grow a career in compliance and risk. Fluency in English. Comfortable using Google Suite, Excel, and CRM tools (Salesforce or similar). What''s in it for you? Real responsibility from day one in a critical, high-impact role. Hands-on exposure to AML investigations, fraud monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Direct mentorship from an experienced Head of Compliance. Clear growth path as Loop scales its compliance and risk programs. Collaborative, friendly startup culture where your work visibly matters. People You''ll Be Working With Brandon Carlos, Head of Operations Michael Shin, Head of Compliance And many more people across the team, visit our LinkedIn page What we offer Salary range: CAD $80,000 - $90,000 Equity: 0.01%0.1% 3 weeks vacation Group health benefits after probation Onsite role in downtown Toronto Kitchen full of snacks and drinks to keep you going throughout the day Catered lunch on Fridays (we take recommendations!) Interview Process 30 minutes virtual meeting with Mandy, People and Business Operations Specialist 30 minutes virtual meeting with Brandon, Head of Operations 60 minutes in person meeting with Michael, Head of Compliance and Hillary, Risk Lead Take home questionnaire to get to know you better 60 minutes in person meeting with Cato, CEO and Co-Founder with Sarah, Chief of Staff Background check and offer How to Apply Loop is committed to creating a diverse culture. We encourage you to apply regardless of who you are or where you came from - what matters is the journey ahead. Put simply, if youre unsure about your qualifications for this position, wed still encourage you to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Compliance & Risk Associate