Data Analyst, Investment Management - Temporary
About The Position
Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. They are building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem, serving partners, advisors, and investors, including nearly all credit unions across Canada. The company also supports portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Aviso's investment dealer and mutual fund dealer, insurance services, asset manager (NEI Investments), online brokerage (Qtrade Direct Investing®), and automated investing service (Qtrade Guided Portfolios®) are key offerings. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services. The company has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg and is backed by credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. Aviso is seeking a Compliance Analyst for a 12-month temporary position to join its Compliance team. Reporting to the Manager, Compliance Strategy and Analytics, this role involves assisting with various compliance projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and supporting risk management efforts across wealth management operations. The Compliance Analyst will work with different account types, understand financial flows, and analyze data to support compliance initiatives within the Canadian wealth management regulatory framework, playing a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance standards and protecting client interests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) required
- 3–5 years of experience in financial services, insurance, financial analysis, or administrative roles
- Strong analytical and research skills to gather, interpret, and summarize compliance information
- Strong knowledge of Canadian account types (RRSP, TFSA, RESP, etc.) and their associated regulatory requirements
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, including journal entries and debit/credit flows
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting functions
- Strong problem-solving, and research skills with the ability to work through complex or ambiguous situations and large datasets
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent communication skills in English are required
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Canadian regulatory frameworks considered an asset
- Experience with SQL or BI Tools for data extraction, analysis and visualization is an asset
- Bilingual skills in French are an asset
Responsibilities
- Review client and compliance documentation to identify potential policy violations and compliance risks
- Analyze and reconcile financial data, including journal entries and account activity, to ensure accuracy and regulatory adherence
- Support special projects and initiatives aimed at improving compliance processes and implementing new regulatory requirements including planning, modeling, and testing
- Research and analyze new legislative and regulatory updates from bodies like the CIRO and CSA to assess their impact on firm’s systems and procedures
- Collaborate with various business units, including operations, Finance, and Product, to provide guidance on compliance requirements and resolve issues
- Prepare compliance reports and documentation using Excel and data analysis tools
- Responsible for creating and maintaining compliance training materials, documentation, and reference tools as it pertains to projects, controls, and new implementations
- Support internal audits and regulatory examinations as required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
- Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
- Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
- Matching contributions to our retirement program
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
- Regular social events to foster teamwork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
