Senior Manager - AML Risk Assessment & Controls

TEKsystems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Risk Methodology & Assessment Lead in Toronto, ON. You will design risk assessments across banking sectors, stay updated on regulations, and develop assessment methodologies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of risk management experience and strong knowledge of AML laws. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in risk management and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of AML / ATF laws and control environments.
• Familiarity with banking products and services.
• Strong data literacy and ability to interpret and challenge quantitative outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute enterprise-wide assessments of financial crimes risks.
• Stay current on regulatory and industry developments to update methodologies.
• Develop capabilities for quantitative and qualitative assessment of risks.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

AML

Banking

RCM

Python

SQL

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Job description

What is the opportunity?

As part of the AML Risk Assessment team, you will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of a financial services enterprise AML/ATF Risk and Control Assessment processes. These roles are critical to identifying and assessing inherent risks, evaluating control effectiveness, and delivering high-quality risk assessment products that support regulatory compliance and inform business decisions.

Risk Methodology & Assessment Lead

What will you do?

• Design and execute enterprise-wide assessments of financial crimes risks and controls across banking platforms, business units, and jurisdictions
• Stay current on regulatory and industry developments to update methodology and supporting documentation (procedures, training, communication plans)
• Develop capabilities for quantitative and qualitative assessment of inherent risks, control effectiveness, and residual risk
• Create and maintain training materials for AML / ATF Risk Assessment and Control Self Assessments
• Leverage AML expertise to establish and challenge risk ratings
• Perform expert analysis to identify concentrations of risk and recommend mitigation strategies
• Deliver high-quality risk assessment products to support compliance and business decisions

Must Haves

• Post-secondary education or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in risk management and compliance
• Strong knowledge of AML / ATF laws and control environments
• Familiarity with banking products and services
• Strong data literacy and ability to interpret and challenge quantitative outcomes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage cross-functional partnerships and lead teams
• Experience with risk documentation, control self-assessments, and regulatory reporting
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto, ON.

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, AML, Banking, RCM, Python, SQL

Top Skills Details

Risk Management,Compliance,AML,Banking

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.