Financial Crimes Compliance Manager - AML/KYC/Sanctions

About the role

AML RightSource, a provider of managed services and advisory for financial crime compliance, is seeking an experienced Financial Crimes Compliance Manager for its Mississauga office. The role leads and strengthens AML, KYC, sanctions and regulatory compliance programs, manages global teams, oversees risk assessments and ensures compliance across multiple jurisdictions. It is an existing vacancy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and enhancement of AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring and financial crimes compliance programs
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, controls and governance frameworks, and conduct compliance risk assessments
• Manage, coach and develop a team of 25+ compliance professionals across global locations, including training and performance management
• Evaluate AML systems and controls, lead compliance testing, audits, investigations and support internal and external audits
• Present compliance metrics and risk assessments to executive leadership and governance committees, and prepare board-level reporting
• Partner with senior leadership, business stakeholders and clients, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Drive process optimization, SOPs, training materials and transformation initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in AML, financial crimes compliance, risk management, audit or regulatory compliance
• Experience leading compliance teams and managing global or cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience implementing AML, KYC, sanctions and transaction monitoring programs
• Experience in banking, insurance, consulting, financial services or fintech environments
• Preferred: professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CRCM, ACAMS, CPA or CA

Required skills

• AML, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions compliance and regulatory compliance management
• Compliance testing, risk assessments, internal controls and governance
• Transaction monitoring and quality assurance frameworks
• Preferred familiarity with AML platforms such as Fenergo and World-Check

What we offer

• Salary range of CAD 88,000-119,000 annually depending on experience
• Health and dental benefits, retirement savings plan with employer matching and paid vacation
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative, globally connected work environment