Senior Counsel, AML / Financial Crimes

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal advice on AML/financial crime compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, particularly in the Canadian context, and a law degree. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm, regulator, or in-house.
• In-depth knowledge of Canada's AML/ATF framework and associated regulations.
• Strong understanding of Canadian financial services and international crime frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on AML/ATF compliance.
• Support regulatory examinations by FINTRAC and other authorities.
• Advise on the development of AML compliance programs.

Skills

Legal Practices

Financial Regulation

High Impact Communication

Decision Making

Customer Service Management

Business Perspective

Education

Law degree (LL.B./J.D.)

Job description

What is the opportunity?

As Senior Counsel, AML/Financial Crimes, you will support the goals of the SVP & Deputy General Counsel, Products & Businesses in achieving the business/operational priorities and performance goals of the Law Group. You will provide legal services across the enterprise, focusing on legal and regulatory matters relating to financial crimes, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, and sanctions compliance.

What will you do?

• Provide legal and strategic advice on Canada’s AML/ATF framework under the PCMLTFA, related regulations, and guidance.
• Advise on compliance with Canadian sanctions legislation and regulations
• Support regulatory examinations, reviews, and inquiries by FINTRAC, OSFI, and other regulatory or law enforcement authorities.
• Advise on the development, enhancement, and implementation of the bank’s enterprise-wide AML, ATF, and sanctions compliance programs.
• Monitor and interpret evolving legislative, regulatory, and enforcement trends in Canada and internationally, advising on their impact to the bank.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and participate in governance forums relating to financial crime compliance.

What do you need to succeed?

• Law degree (LL.B./J.D.) and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
• 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm, regulator, or in-house financial services business.
• In-depth knowledge of the PCMLTFA and associated regulations, Canadian sanctions regimes, and related guidance.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with FINTRAC, OSFI, Global Affairs Canada, and/or the Department of Finance.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian financial services sector, banking operations, and international financial crime frameworks (e.g., FATF).
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical and risk-based legal advice in a complex regulatory environment.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-10-09

Application Deadline: 2025-10-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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