Senior Compliance Professional

About the Role

We need someone who can run the day-to-day compliance function — not someone who writes policies that sit in a folder. You'll handle client onboarding (KYB/KYC), transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and regulatory filings across both Canadian and UK operations.

We're registered with FINTRAC as an MSB and supervised under the Bank of Canada's RPAA. In the UK, we work through FCA-authorised partners. That means real regulatory obligations with real consequences — not a compliance programme on paper. If you're currently one of fifty compliance analysts at a bank and spend your days filling out forms someone else designed, this is your chance to actually own a compliance function. You'll work directly with the CCO and have a direct impact on how we operate.

What You'll Actually Do

• Run Enhanced Due Diligence and KYB reviews for new B2B clients. You're the gatekeeper.
• Monitor transactions and file STRs with FINTRAC when something doesn't look right.
• Maintain and improve our AML/ATF policies — not just read them, actually make them better.
• Conduct periodic risk-based client reviews.
• Manage sanctions screening, PEP checks, and adverse media monitoring.
• Prepare for regulatory examinations. When the regulator comes, you'll know we're ready.

Who We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of compliance experience in payments, FX, remittance, or banking. Not theoretical — hands-on.
• You know FINTRAC reporting requirements (STR, LVCTR, EFT reports) because you've actually filed them.
• You've done KYC/KYB on real clients, not just passed a training module about it.
• You can write and maintain AML/ATF policies that actually work in practice.
• Strong attention to detail. In compliance, details are the job.
• You're proactive — you spot risks before they become problems, not after.

Bonus

• CAMS certification.
• Bank of Canada RPAA compliance experience.
• Knowledge of UK FCA regulations.
• Experience with ComplyAdvantage, World-Check, or Refinitiv.
• Bilingual (English/French) for Canadian operations.

Compensation

Competitive salary. UK or Canada based.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short note to careers@unicorncurrencies.com with the job title in the subject line.

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