Manager - Financial Crime and AML

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

The Opportunity:

• Lead and support Financial Crime advisory engagements from planning through delivery, including managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks and deliverable quality.
• Design fit-for-purpose engagement approaches, workplans and testing procedures for AML program effectiveness reviews, regulatory readiness assessments, AML program builds and other Financial Crime mandates.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of AML/ATF and sanctions programs, including governance, risk assessments, policies and procedures, controls, monitoring, investigations, reporting, training and quality assurance.
• Translate regulatory requirements and assessment findings into clear, practical recommendations; draft high-quality reports, presentations, frameworks, policies and implementation roadmaps.
• Manage multiple client engagements and workstreams, providing clear status reporting and escalating issues to practice leadership as appropriate.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, facilitate interviews and workshops, and communicate complex issues clearly to both business and compliance audiences.
• Coach and review the work of team members, helping build the team’s Financial Crime technical knowledge, advisory judgment and delivery capabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of Canadian and global Financial Crime regulatory developments, enforcement trends, industry practices and emerging risks.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, developing proposals and scopes, supporting pursuits, and expanding relationships with new and existing clients.
• Collaborate across the firm to bring the right expertise to clients and contribute to the growth, market profile and quality culture of the Financial Crime Advisory practice.

What You’ll Bring:

• A strong interest in emerging Financial Crime risks, regulatory developments, data and technology, with the ability to learn new tools and adapt delivery approaches.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business administration, law, economics or a related field.
• A recognized AML or Financial Crime designation, such as CAMS, is an asset.
• 5–10 years of relevant AML/ATF, sanctions or broader Financial Crime experience in consulting, financial services or another regulated sector, with strong knowledge of AML governance and operations; experience independently reviewing or auditing AML programs is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop concise, executive-ready reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing advisory work, including managing senior stakeholders, navigating ambiguity and presenting defensible recommendations.
• Experience leading project teams and workstreams, reviewing deliverables, coaching team members and managing competing priorities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze information and produce polished client deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of FINTRAC requirements and Canadian Financial Crime risk management expectations; familiarity with other relevant regulatory regimes is an asset.
• Hands‑on experience designing, enhancing or independently assessing Financial Crime compliance programs, governance frameworks, risk assessments, policies, procedures and controls.
• Experience delivering AML program effectiveness reviews, regulatory remediation or readiness assessments, AML program builds, or large-scale Financial Crime transformation initiatives.
• Understanding of current Financial Crime market trends, leading practices, operating models, processes and enabling technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, risk-based solutions that support compliance, operational effectiveness and sustainable implementation.
• Experience assessing and enhancing first‑line business processes and controls related to customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting or other Financial Crime risk.

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.