Canada - Remote
About the Job
🌍 Help Build the Future of Compliant Cross-Border Payments
At Nilos, we’re transforming how businesses move money across borders using stablecoins — building infrastructure that connects Canada, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. We work with leading fintechs and global payment providers who rely on us for fast, secure, and compliant cross-border flows.
Now, as we continue to scale, we’re hiring a Senior Compliance Analyst to help us maintain the highest standards of regulatory integrity while supporting growth across multiple jurisdictions.
📍 This role requires physical presence in Canada.
The Role
As our Senior Compliance Analyst, you’ll be instrumental in executing and strengthening our AML and compliance program. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day compliance operations — from onboarding and risk assessment to transaction monitoring and regulatory screening. You’ll work closely with our engineering and sales teams, contributing to a compliant, scalable infrastructure that powers global payments.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the compliance function at a fast-moving crypto startup with a clear product-market fit.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Onboarding & Customer Due Diligence
Oversee the onboarding of business customers, including KYC/KYB reviews and enhanced due diligence
Conduct risk assessments and investigations related to customers and business activities
Maintain organized, auditable customer records in compliance with regulatory standards
Transaction Monitoring & Risk Management
Monitor both fiat and crypto transactions to detect suspicious or unusual activity
Manage sanctions and PEP screening, as well as adverse media checks
Investigate flagged transactions or behaviors and escalate to the MLRO as well as submit STRs
Compliance Program Support
Ensure that our AML/CTF program complies with Canada and international legal requirements
Contribute to policy and procedure improvements to reflect evolving risk and regulation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales) to support product-integrated compliance processes
Assist with regulatory audits, internal reviews, and large transaction reporting obligations
🔥 What You Bring
Required Skills & Experience
A higher education degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field
3+ years experience working in a Fintech environment (preferably a VASP or crypto-focused firm);
Understanding of a risk based approach application
Hands-on experience onboarding business customers and conducting enhanced due diligence
Strong knowledge of Canada and international AML/CTF legal frameworks, including PCMLTFA and RPAA
Experience with FINTRAC, including EFTRs reporting obligation
Fluent English skills – both written and verbal
Must be physically located in Canada
Nice to Have
Experience working in an international company with multiple payment licenses and cross-border regulatory obligations
Experience with crypto transaction analysis and blockchain-based services
CAMS, ICA, or other similar certifications
Experience with tools like Complyadvantage, TRM, Veriff
Experience with the Bank of Canada
Mindset
Detail-oriented and organized, with a high bar for accuracy
Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment where things move quickly
Eager to learn and grow within the regulatory and crypto space
A strong sense of ownership and responsibility
🚀 Why Nilos?
Competitive Compensation: Strong base salary based on experience, plus meaningful equity in the company
Real Impact: Help shape the future of compliant payments across emerging markets
Frontline of Innovation: Work at the intersection of crypto, payments, and regulation — tackling real-world challenges in a fast-moving industry
Regulatory Depth: Gain experience working across multiple jurisdictions and license frameworks, from Canada to emerging markets
Tight-Knit, Expert Team: Join a small team of high-performing professionals where every role directly accelerates the business
Trusted by Industry Leaders: Work with some of the world’s most well-known financial companies and innovative fintechs
Mission-Driven: Your work will help ensure secure, compliant access to financial services in underserved regions
Proven Product-Market Fit: Join a company trusted by global fintech leaders — with real clients, revenue, and traction
Skills Required
- Higher education degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years experience in a Fintech environment
- Strong knowledge of Canada and international AML/CTF legal frameworks
- Experience with FINTRAC
- Fluent English skills - both written and verbal
What We Do
Nilos is a global B2B payment platform that provides payment infrastructure for businesses, enabling them to collect, exchange, and pay in various currencies and assets, both fiat and crypto, with a focus on emerging markets and web3 companies.
