Senior AML Operations Lead - 11m Contract (Onsite)

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. is seeking an AML Operations Officer III to support ongoing onboarding, KYC reviews, and regulatory compliance initiatives in Toronto.

The role emphasizes leading AML/KYC efforts, coaching team members, and ensuring adherence to SLAs within a fast-paced environment. The position requires 5 years of AML/KYC experience, strong knowledge of PCMLTFA, FATCA, CIRO and related regulations, and a proven ability to manage projects and guide junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of AML/ KYC experience- client onboarding.
• Advanced knowledge of AML regulations, including PCMLTFA, FATCA, CIRO, and broader AML trends.
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead and mentor a team, guide junior members, and manage escalations effectively.
• Project management experience: Capable of managing or contributing to projects focused on process improvement, system enhancements, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking: Ability to handle complex tasks with competing priorities while ensuring consistent delivery.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, including Excel (strong preferred/intermediate excel skills)
• CAMS designation is an asset.
• Capital Markets- strong preference.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and risk mitigation initiatives for CDD operations.
• Ensure requests are managed in a timely manner and escalates issues as needed to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Manage work queues for onboarding and ensure adherence to SLAs while maintaining quality standards.
• Continue to work on client onboarding, periodic reviews, and ad-hoc requests, ensuring compliance with KYC, FATCA, CIRO, and AML requirements.
• Mentor and train new team members, providing guidance on AML requirements and promoting adherence to regulatory standards.
• Perform secondary reviews of AML analysis, ensuring thoroughness, accuracy, and proper risk assessment.
• Address complex or high-priority cases by working with business partners and ensuring the team adheres to SLAs.
• Coordinate efforts for audits by collecting, analyzing, and presenting required data.
• Participate in the rollout and development of new processes, systems, and operational enhancements across the department.
• Work closely with the manager to identify and address areas of concern, whether from a KYC perspective or any other challenges the department is facing.
• Ensure all team members understand and comply with AML regulations, including KYC, FATCA, CIRO, and CRS.
• Participate in the rollout and adoption of new operational and regulatory initiatives within the team.
• Be willing and able to juggle multiple tasks with competing deadlines and priorities while ensuring a high level of performance.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Leadership

Project management

Excel data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Impact

UI Path

Alteryx

VBA

Job description

Robertson & Company Ltd. is seeking an AML Operations Officer III to support ongoing onboarding, KYC reviews, and regulatory compliance initiatives in Toronto.

The role emphasizes leading AML/KYC efforts, coaching team members, and ensuring adherence to SLAs within a fast-paced environment. The position requires 5 years of AML/KYC experience, strong knowledge of PCMLTFA, FATCA, CIRO and related regulations, and a proven ability to manage projects and guide junior staff.