AML Manager in Toronto

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid
Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: 6-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Background Check, Credit Check and References

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional who enjoys strengthening governance, managing risk, and driving meaningful change?

An established financial services organization is seeking a Manager, AML/ATF Governance for a 6-month contract to enhance its compliance framework and support effective financial crime prevention.

In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leadership, compliance professionals, and business partners to strengthen AML/ATF and sanctions programs, respond to regulatory changes, and drive continuous improvement.

What's In It for You

• Make a meaningful impact on financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams in a supportive environment.
• Lead a dedicated quality control team and contribute to high-impact initiatives.
• Gain exposure to regulatory developments, emerging risks, and strategic compliance projects.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead AML/ATF governance activities, maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and inherent risk assessments.
• You’ll oversee the AML/ATF quality control program, providing leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members.
• You’ll interpret regulatory requirements, including FINTRAC guidance, and coordinate necessary changes.
• You’ll optimize AML systems, review transaction monitoring rules, and collaborate with vendors to enhance effectiveness.
• You’ll conduct risk assessments, control testing, and gap analyses, recommending practical mitigation strategies.
• You’ll support regulatory audits, develop training initiatives, and contribute to management and board reporting.
• You’ll collaborate with compliance, legal, risk, and business teams to strengthen controls and drive process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail banking experience and 5+ years of recent, direct AML/ATF experience.
• Post-secondary education in business, banking, criminology, law, economics, or a related field.
• CAMS certification or an equivalent designation, with audit or risk management certifications considered assets.
• Strong knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, with familiarity in the Bank Act, credit union legislation, and privacy requirements.
• Expertise in AML/ATF systems, transaction monitoring, sanctions risks, regulatory interpretation, and risk management controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence change and handle confidential information discreetly.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

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