About the role
Vell is a fast-growing fintech company building digital payment and mobile app solutions to make cross-border and everyday financial services simpler, faster and more accessible. Built on strong compliance foundations and scalable technology, Vell is designed for global expansion. Our long-term vision is to evolve beyond remittance into broader financial ecosystem that supports modern, borderless commerce. We are building a company that values ownership, clarity, and high standards. Join us in reshaping the future of financial services.
We are seeking a Canada Compliance Officer to oversee compliance and financial crime controls for our Canadian operations. This role will support the company's compliance with Canadian financial crime regulations and ensure the integrity of our AML program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the company's AML compliance program in Canada
- Monitor compliance with applicable financial crime regulations
- Analyse suspicious activity and support internal investigations
- Ensure appropriate escalation and reporting procedures are followed
- Conduct periodic AML risk assessments
- Identifying emerging risks and recommend control improvements
- Support required regulatory reporting and documentation
- Maintain accurate compliance records
- Work with operations, risk, and product teams to ensure compliance controls are embedded in systems and processes
Requirements
- Experience in AML compliance or financial crime risk management
- Familiarity with Canadian AML regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical and investigation skills
- Experience working in payments, remittance or fintech
Skills & technologies
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- High attention to detail and professional integrity
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them operationally
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills