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Senior Compliance Analyst

Shopify· Legal
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About the role

Role within Shopify's Legal Team as a Compliance Analyst focusing on financial products, AML/KYC, sanctions, and broader compliance program development and optimization. Remote - Americas; positioned to work within 2 hours of the Central Time Zone.

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day compliance responsibilities for some of Shopify's financial products, including conducting testing & monitoring, reporting, and responding to partner requests
  • Work collaboratively to grow, develop, and streamline the compliance program according to Shopify's risk profile
  • Help develop and maintain policies and other documentation across our Compliance Program, including AML, KYC and Sanctions
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency using AI and automation - and help build those solutions
  • Highlight and address gaps within policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective and consistent

Qualifications

  • Foundational experience in compliance, audit, risk, or a closely related function - with meaningful exposure to financial services, fintech, or payments
  • A proven track record in compliance monitoring, testing, and/or audit activities - you know how to assess a control, document your findings, and communicate them clearly
  • Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously - you stay organized when priorities shift and raise risks early
  • A fast, self-directed learner - you can pick up a new regulatory framework and get productive without being walked through every step
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail
  • A creative, data-driven approach to identifying and solving problems

Skills

Required:Compliance monitoringPolicy developmentRegulatory frameworks
Nice to have:AI/Automation in compliance
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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