Compliance Analyst

6 months ago


Calgary, Canada fasken Full time

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. With over 950 lawyers and 1,100+ employees, we have offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Tsuut’ina Nations, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, and Johannesburg. We provide strategic and thoughtful advice in virtually all areas of business law to a broad range of clients including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individual clients.

We are a high-achieving, professional, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and friendly place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and offer a welcoming environment for all people. While we are here to service our clients and are a deadline-driven industry, we look to be innovative, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community.

Achieve excellence doing work that’s challenging and rewarding, with people you’ll like working with, in an environment that’s welcoming, supportive, entrepreneurial and innovative, where you’re a valued contributor, not just an employee. For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at .

Compliance Analyst (Legal Risk and Compliance Department) – Calgary, AB

Your Role

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, the Compliance Analyst will support Firm members with client and file openings, conflicts of interest analysis and Know-Your-Client rules, amongst other responsibilities. The Compliance Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring the Firm and its members adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies and procedures. You will be responsible for identifying potential compliance risks and implementing strategies to mitigate those risks.

Work Environment

As part of the Firm-wide Legal Risk and Compliance team, this role can be located in any of the Canadian cities that Fasken has offices (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, Tsuut’ina Nations, Vancouver, Surrey). This role will be primarily remote with occasional requirements as per business needs for onsite office collaboration and support. The successful candidate must live in or around their regional office and be able to commute to the office as often as required.

For Indigenous candidates interested in employment on-reserve, there may be an opportunity at Fasken to do so at our Alberta office situated on Tsuut’ina Nation, west of Calgary. Such candidates are encouraged to speak to Human Resources during the interview process to obtain additional information.

Standard core hours of work are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet business needs.

At Fasken, success means:

A strong client service approach - ready, willing, and able. Strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve related issues. Being extremely accurate with high attention to detail. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties. Excellent interpersonal skills. Being highly organized in prioritizing work to be able to consistently meet deadlines within a fast paced work environment. Being a self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative team based environment. Being aware of ethical walls and able to maintain confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Completing conflict searches to ensure all potential conflicts are identified, documented, and communicated to lawyers and other internal stakeholders. This includes: Researching websites for information about corporate affiliations on clients and parties; Reviewing conflict reports for relevance and affiliation based on available information; Independently analyzing potential conflicts issues with limited guidance. Reviewing New Business Intake forms and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures; Training legal assistants and other internal stakeholders on compliance activities and procedures; Providing ongoing support to legal assistants and lawyers; Developing familiarity with Firm professional practices policies and answer inquiries as appropriate; and Assisting with special projects when needed.

Required Knowledge and Experience

University degree in Law, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field; Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role; Knowledge and prior experience in a professional services firm (legal, accounting, consulting); Previous experience in conducting conflict searches, an asset; Good working knowledge of Know Your Client (KYC) Rules, an asset.

Supervisor

This role reports to the Manager, Compliance.

What we offer:

Join our friendly, collaborative and rewarding work environment where your professional development is supported, and your contributions are encouraged and valued. In a full-time, permanent role, we offer the following:

A competitive salary and discretionary bonus program Flexible medical and dental benefits, including telemedicine services Hybrid work flexibility Short and long term disability insurance Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions Paid vacation and sick days Personal days Wellness Subsidy and educational reimbursement Maternity/parental leave top up Employee referral program Opportunities to give back to your community through Firm initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, employment and educational verification.


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