AML Operations Lead, KYC & Compliance

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Hires is seeking an AML Operations Officer III to join our client in Toronto. This role focuses on customer due diligence (CDD), KYC compliance, and risk mitigation across AML controls.

You will drive process improvements, manage onboarding queues to meet SLAs, mentor junior staff, and support audits. The contract runs 11 months onsite at $36 per hour, with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years AML/KYC experience including client onboarding.
• Advanced knowledge of AML regulations: PCMLTFA, FATCA, CIRO, CRS.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Project management experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with Bloomberg, Impact, UI Path, Alteryx, VBA.
• CAMS designation is an asset; Capital Markets experience preferred.
• Background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and risk mitigation initiatives for CDD operations.
• Ensure requests are managed in a timely manner and escalates issues to maintain compliance.
• Manage work queues for onboarding and ensure SLAs while maintaining quality.
• Continue client onboarding, periodic reviews, and ad-hoc requests with KYC, FATCA, CIRO, AML compliance.
• Mentor and train new team members on AML requirements and regulatory standards.
• Perform secondary reviews of AML analysis for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Address complex cases with business partners while meeting SLAs.
• Coordinate audits by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Participate in rollout of new processes, systems, and enhancements.
• Work with manager to address KYC or other departmental challenges.

Skills

AML/KYC

Leadership

Project management

Excel analysis

Bloomberg

Impact

UI Path

Alteryx

VBA

CAMS designation

Capital Markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Prime Hires is seeking an AML Operations Officer III to join our client in Toronto. This role focuses on customer due diligence (CDD), KYC compliance, and risk mitigation across AML controls.

You will drive process improvements, manage onboarding queues to meet SLAs, mentor junior staff, and support audits. The contract runs 11 months onsite at $36 per hour, with standard business hours.