AML Team Lead - RQ01592

S I Systems; Ottawa, Regina, Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values strong leadership and compliance expertise. This role emphasizes the importance of establishing positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while managing a dedicated team. You will leverage your extensive experience in EDD and Transaction Monitoring to ensure processes align with client contracts and regulatory guidelines. Your ability to coach and develop team members will be crucial in enhancing performance and fostering a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about financial crime prevention and team management, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AML or financial crime-related roles.
• Extensive experience in EDD and Transaction Monitoring is required.
• Must have team handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage and coach team members to improve performance.
• Conduct shift briefings focusing on key metrics and compliance.

Skills

EDD and Transaction Monitoring

Team Handling

AML Knowledge

FINTRAC Guidelines

PCMLTFA/R Knowledge

FATF Recommendations

Education

CAMS Certification

Equivalent AML/ATF/KYC/Sanctions/Investigations Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Multi-task effectively and meet deadlines.
• Manage and coach team members.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EDD and Transaction Monitoring is required
• MUST HAVE TEAM HANDLING EXPERIENCE
• 5+ years of relevant AML or financial crime-related roles.
• Knowledge of FINTRAC guidelines, PCMLTFA/R, and FATF recommendations.
• Certifications such as CAMS or equivalents in AML/ATF/KYC/Sanctions/Investigations are assets.
• Experience in transaction monitoring roles and team management are assets.

Deliverables

• Ensure processes are executed as per client contracts.
• Conduct shift briefings and debriefings focusing on key metrics, quality, and compliance.
• Prepare and share notes from meetings and performance reports with the team and clients.
• Interact with clients and communicate updates and changes.
• Review process metrics, conduct root cause analyses, and improve quality parameters.
• Create performance presentations for weekly and monthly reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage issues and ensure project delivery.
• Organize team engagement activities, like fun hours.
• Identify and support automation opportunities within the account.
• Provide feedback and coaching to improve team performance.
• Document performance summaries and identify training needs, especially for new joiners.
• Conduct training sessions and refreshers as needed.

Stakeholder Interaction & Management

• Provide timely assistance during escalations and support resolution efforts.