Compliance Surveillance Analyst

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich CT USA with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks options futures currencies bonds and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions including financial advisors hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology competitive pricing and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barrons has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich CT USA with offices in over 15 countries. For over four decades we have been at the forefront of financial innovation known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks options futures currencies bonds and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions including financial advisors hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology competitive pricing and global market help our clients make the most of their investments.

Join our dynamic multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)

Responsibilities:

Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. seeks a Compliance Surveillance Analyst for its Montreal office who will:

• Conduct thorough investigations and reviews of client accounts and transactions to identify activity potentially linked to money laundering terrorist financing or other financial crimes.
• Analyze client profiles and transaction patterns to identify inconsistencies anomalies and red flags.
• Prepare clear well-organized case files and written reports to support findings and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information escalate concerns and ensure a coordinated response to risk.
• Monitor and document activity following internal procedures regulatory expectations and best practices.
• Stay current with applicable AML/CFT regulations emerging financial crime trends and internal policies.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience drafting investigative narratives or similar reports
• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team environment
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work experience in AML/ATF investigations or related financial crime investigative roles.
• Ideally 2 years of experience working for a brokerage or investment firm or a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO)
• Experience within a Compliance Department internal audit legal or a control function of an SRO or Securities Broker-Dealer is an asset.
• Trading background with the ability to understand and break down complex trading strategies is an asset.
• High proficiency with desktop applications and the MS Office suite of products is required.
• A university/college degree is required. Acceptable majors include Finance Accounting Math Computer Science or Law.
• Completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) or the ability to complete such courses within 6 months upon hiring is required.
• Completed Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC) or the ability to complete such a course within 6 months upon hiring is required.
• Derivatives Fundamentals & Options Licensing Course (DFOL) and Futures Licensing Course (FLC) are assets.
• ACAMS CFCS or other relevant certification. Upon hiring an AML/ATF/Sanctions/Financial Crime certification should be completed within one year.

To be successful in this position you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Have a can-do attitude and willingness to keep learning.

Company Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary package.
• Company RRSP contribution matching
• Annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Excellent health and wellness benefits including medical dental and vision benefits
• Hybrid working model (3 days office/week)
• Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups