About this Senior Compliance Officer, Sanctions role at Eqbank
Join a Challenger
At EQB, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions. And as the exclusive financial partner of Loblaw Companies Limited's PC Optimum™ loyalty program, we're woven into the daily lives of more than 18 million members across Canada.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity. We can’t wait to get to know you!
We can’t wait to get to know you!
The Work
The Senior Compliance Officer, Sanctions is responsible for ensuring the Bank’s compliance with international and local sanctions regulations, such as those set by Global Affairs Canada, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and other relevant regulatory bodies. This role involves investigating potential sanctions violations, advising business units on sanctions-related risks, conducting sanctions screening and sanctions risk assessments, and ensuring that internal policies and procedures align with regulatory requirements. The officer will also play a key role in sanctions-related training, reporting, and interaction with regulatory authorities, where applicable.
The Senior Compliance Officer, Sanctions reports to the Associate Director, AML EDD in managing the Bank’s sanctions risk.
The Core Responsibilities!
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.
