Strategy Assistant Intern (Compliance Focus)

Department: Legal & Compliance / Strategy
Location: Hybrid GTA, Ontario, Canada
Reports to: Compliance VP / Strategy Lead

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance Support
   • Conduct in-depth research on financial regulations, laws, and industry standards relevant to the company’s operations.
   • Monitor updates to regulatory requirements (e.g., CIRO, FINTRAC, Bank of Canada, or local financial authorities) and summarize implications for internal stakeholders.
2. Documentation & Reporting
   • Assist in preparing and organizing documentation for regulatory submissions, audits, or partner due diligence.
   • Draft clear, concise reports and memos to communicate complex regulatory or compliance findings to technical and non-technical teams.
3. Financial Product Analysis
   • Review and analyze financial products, services, and processes to ensure alignment with legal and compliance frameworks.
   • Support risk assessments by identifying gaps between business practices and regulatory expectations.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
   • Work closely with Legal, Risk Management, and Product teams to gather required information for regulatory filings.
   • Participate in compliance training sessions and contribute to internal process improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a Bachelor’s/Master’s program in Finance, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, products (e.g., equities, derivatives, ETFs), and regulatory frameworks.
  • Familiarity with compliance principles in financial services (e.g., AML, KYC, GDPR) is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal or regulatory text into actionable insights.
  • Advanced research and analytical abilities, including experience using legal databases or regulatory resources.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with compliance software is a bonus.
• Attributes:
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.