Senior AML & Financial Crimes Internal Audit Lead

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Toronto leads experienced AML Internal Audit engagements for a major financial services client. The role targets 3rd line of defense professionals who drive end-to-end AML and Financial Crimes internal audits, using a risk-based approach and collaborating with Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Financial Crimes teams.

The position emphasizes reviewing controls, guiding remediation, and mentoring junior staff, with preference for professional designations and banking audit experience

Qualifications

• 3rd Line of Defense experience in Internal Audit
• Experience auditing AML programs within a Canadian financial institution
• CAMS, CFCS, CIA, CPA or other relevant professional designation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field
• Exposure to enterprise Financial Crimes, Fraud, Sanctions, or Regulatory Remediation programs
• Consulting experience supporting large financial services clients is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AML and Financial Crimes internal audit engagements using a risk-based methodology.
• Conduct independent assessments of AML compliance programs against regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Evaluate business processes and controls to identify risks and gaps; propose improvements.
• Manage validation activities for regulatory findings and remediation efforts.
• Support Internal Audit functions in complex AML audits and issue validation.
• Review workpapers, findings, and deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Financial Crimes teams.
• Mentor and coach junior team members while providing project leadership.

Skills

AML

Internal Audit

Risk-based auditing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

Insight Global in Toronto leads experienced AML Internal Audit engagements for a major financial services client. The role targets 3rd line of defense professionals who drive end-to-end AML and Financial Crimes internal audits, using a risk-based approach and collaborating with Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Financial Crimes teams.

The position emphasizes reviewing controls, guiding remediation, and mentoring junior staff, with preference for professional designations and banking audit experience