Senior AML/KYC Risk Leader: Client Onboarding & Monitoring

Central 1; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Incentive plan

Generous vacation

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan 6% match

Learning platform

Wellness platform

Career development

Wellness Fund

Volunteer day

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Central 1 is seeking a Senior Manager, Client Risk Management (AML/KYC) to lead the AML client lifecycle for Payments clients, overseeing onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and governance. This is a high‑impact leadership role requiring sound judgment and discretion.

You will drive AML/ATF practices, advise external credit unions, and manage risk programs with a focus on regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of AML/ATF compliance experience in financial services, payments, banking or related industries.
• Extensive experience with CDD/EDD, KYC lifecycle management and ongoing monitoring.
• Strong understanding of PCMLTFA, FINTRAC guidance, and AML best practices.
• High judgment, leadership and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Experience in onboarding risk assessments, customer risk reviews, and ongoing monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding due diligence for Central 1 clients, including high-risk assessments for MSBs, PSPs, and elevated-risk relationships.
• Oversee client KYC assessments ensuring regulatory requirements and risk appetite standards are met.
• Provide CAMLO advisory and support to external credit union clients on AML/ATF compliance and transaction monitoring.
• Oversee governance of RFIs and monitor aging, quality, and completion rates.
• Prepare and present risk assessments and governance materials to management and committees.

Skills

AML/ATF compliance

CDD/EDD/KYC

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

University degree in business, law, criminology, risk management, or related field

Tools

CAMS

CFCS

Job description

Central 1 is seeking a Senior Manager, Client Risk Management (AML/KYC) to lead the AML client lifecycle for Payments clients, overseeing onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and governance. This is a high‑impact leadership role requiring sound judgment and discretion.

You will drive AML/ATF practices, advise external credit unions, and manage risk programs with a focus on regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder engagement.