Senior AML Officer, AML Advisory

Equitable Bank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitable Bank is seeking an AML Compliance professional to support the Senior Manager, AML Advisory. The role involves developing AML documentation, managing compliance issues, and providing training to ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should have extensive AML experience, strong analytical skills, and relevant certifications. Join us at one of the top FinTechs for a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Generous vacation policy and personal days

Annual professional development allowance

Comprehensive Career Development program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in AML Compliance at a regulated financial institution in Canada.
• Knowledge of AML / ATF regulations and industry best practices.
• Certifications like CAMS or CFCS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of AML/ATF documents and programs.
• Manage issue management including identification and monitoring.
• Deliver specialized AML/ATF training across the organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in business or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Support the Senior Manager, AML Advisory, with the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide AML / ATF-related documents and programs to effectively manage ML / TF risks and comply with regulatory expectations and industry standards.
• Provide support in the implementation, oversight, and management of an effective AML / ATF program and the reporting of same to Senior Management and / or the Board.
• Support business units by providing advice on AML / ATF related inquiries / exceptions relating to regulatory interpretation or the Bank’s AML / ATF program while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and established procedures.
• Manages Issue management from start to finish, including issue identification, review of action plans, monitoring progress, escalations, evidence collection for issue closure, etc.
• Supports the position on regulatory compliance Issues by interpreting requirements (existing, new and emerging) and identifying, analyzing and addressing resultant gaps and issues, including those raised through the review of change initiatives. Understands the identified risk exposures and supports the development of action plans required to mitigate identified risks.
• Supports the Senior Manager, AML Advisory, in reviewing significant new initiatives and changes to products and services, policies, processes, and systems to determine whether compliance-related risks have been adequately addressed and suggests controls and procedures to ensure effective management of risk and compliance.
• Regularly develops, updates and delivers specialized AML / ATF training at the enterprise and business unit level and manages the maintenance of the enterprise-wide AML / ATF employee training program to effectively manage ML / TF risks and gaps and comply with regulatory expectations and industry standards.

Let's Talk About You!

• Post-secondary education in business or finance with 4+yearsof experience working within the AML Compliance function at a regulated financial institution in Canada. Experience should include exposure to regulatory compliance, risk management disciplines, program management, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for AML / ATF and sanction risk, industry best practices and / or organizational goals for AML / ATF typologies.
• Advanced Excel skills, specifically ability to create macros, v-lookups and add programming where required.
• Ability to organize and compile data to produce metric reports.
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrates ability to prioritize assignments, projects, and multi-task within restricted time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong public speaking and presentation skills, as well as the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or other recognized AML / Financial Crimes certifications are preferred.
• Bilingualism is an asset (English and French).

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles] Competitive discretionary bonus Market leading RRSP match program Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits Employee Share Purchase Plan???? Maternity / Parental top-up while you care for your little one Generous vacation policy and personal days Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience