Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 800,000 customers across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $142 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
The Fraud Officer (Investigations) conducts investigations to identify, assess, decision and report on activity that indicates an exposure to financial crimes. Ensures potential threats and investigations are evaluated, documented, managed and escalated by following standard operating procedures. Provides subject matter expertise and oversight of criminal risk by following a disciplined and intelligence-based approach to detection and research of activities and events in alignment with EQ Bank’s fraud program and standards to ensure compliance as well as support trending, analysis and insights generation.
The Work !
Provides input and develops recommendations for process and customer service improvements. Stays abreast of financial crimes risk trends, relevant regulations and compliance standards. Monitors and analyzes various information provided through detection systems, tools, reports, or manually to evaluate, investigate and determine required actions. Supports the collection of evidence and information to be used for multiple purposes including incident reports/filings, loss prevention, litigation and criminal prosecution, management information and statistics, and process improvements. Documents actions and information found throughout the investigation to develop and maintain account/case files. Develops and maintains an understanding of the financial crime management processes, frameworks and techniques. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Executes routine tasks such as service requests, transactions, queries etc. within relevant service level agreements. Provides notification, information and instructions to internal/external stakeholders related to incidents as necessary. Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees. Analyzes issues and determines next steps. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Let's Talk About You !
Post secondary education 2+ years’ experience in Fraud and/or Risk Management in the Financial Industry 2+ years’ customer service experience within the Financial Industry Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) skills. Knowledge of fraud monitoring tools and techniques. Knowledge of internet, emerging online payment methods and vulnerabilities Working SQL knowledge Process and detail oriented Excellent time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility required with business hours/days
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal