Manager - Financial Crime and AML

About the role

PwC is hiring a Manager - Financial Crime and AML in Toronto. The role leads and supports Financial Crime advisory engagements from planning through delivery, covering AML program effectiveness reviews, regulatory readiness assessments, AML program builds and other Financial Crime mandates. It is a newly created position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support Financial Crime advisory engagements, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks and deliverable quality
• Design engagement approaches, workplans and testing procedures for AML reviews, regulatory readiness and program builds
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of AML/ATF and sanctions programs, including governance, risk assessments, controls, monitoring, investigations, reporting, training and quality assurance
• Translate regulatory requirements and findings into recommendations, and draft reports, presentations, frameworks, policies and roadmaps
• Manage multiple client engagements, report status and escalate issues to practice leadership
• Facilitate client interviews and workshops, and coach and review team members
• Maintain knowledge of Canadian and global Financial Crime regulations, enforcement trends and emerging risks
• Contribute to business development, proposals and client relationships
• Collaborate across the firm to bring the right expertise to clients

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, business administration, law, economics or a related field
• 5-10 years of relevant AML/ATF, sanctions or Financial Crime experience in consulting, financial services or another regulated sector
• Recognized AML or Financial Crime designation (e.g., CAMS) is an asset
• Experience independently reviewing or auditing AML programs is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication, and experience in client-facing advisory work
• Experience leading project teams and workstreams

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of FINTRAC requirements and Canadian Financial Crime risk management expectations
• Hands-on experience designing, enhancing or assessing Financial Crime compliance programs, 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The salary range is $112,400 - $162,400, with possible variable incentive pay for eligible employees.