Senior Manager, Anti-Money Laundering Advisor

Capital One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, AML Advisory to lead risk-informed guidance for Canada LOB initiatives and partners with the CAMLO. You will shape AML strategy, escalate appropriately, and advise senior leaders on policy and controls.

You will oversee day-to-day Canada AML activities, deliver training, and work across Canada AML Program to enhance risk management, compliance, and customer due diligence. This role requires strong judgment, communication, and governance expertise.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive in AML advisory or risk experience and CAMS designation.
• Expertise of AML and Sanctions regulations, risks, and typologies.
• Preferred experience in AML in Canadian regulated financial institution.
• Advanced knowledge of credit card and payment products is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and operationalize AML policies and procedures in a way that enables the business to have a competitive advantage and supports the culture of disruption and possibilities mindset.
• Inform the development of the CAMLO Strategic Plan by identifying compliance, process and technology enhancement opportunities.
• Support the engagement model between Canada AML Advisory and partners to ensure consistency, visibility and support for the Canada AML Program.
• Oversee day-to-day Canada AML activities related to control effectiveness, reporting and regulatory assessments.
• Lead the development and delivery of in-person training and presentations to business and functional partners; support investments in 1LOD.

Skills

AML advisory

Risk management

CAMS designation

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree/college diploma or equivalent

Tools

eGRC systems

KYC tools

Job description

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Senior Manager, Anti-Money Laundering Advisor

About Capital One Canada

For 30 years, we’ve been on a mission to change banking for good. We challenge the traditional bank stereotype, fostering a culture where innovation thrives and bold ideas are celebrated. We’re driven by what’s possible, leveraging the power of data and technology to empower innovative solutions, inspire one another to dream boldly, and take transformative ownership of decisions and outcomes that directly impact millions of Canadians. Every challenge is an opportunity to lead from the front, working together toward a shared vision that extends far beyond banking. We balance high-performance with investment in your long-term success, ensuring you have the support you need to do your best work. Here, you’ll take full accountability for your path, upskilling through hands-on experience and mentorship, to turn your curiosity into a career built on your own terms. Are you ready to redefine what’s next?

About the Role

Sr. Manager, AML Advisory, with support and guidance from the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer of Capital One, serves as the compliance advisor and partner for our Canadian line-of-business (LOB) teams. Working alongside the AML Advisory team, the Sr. Manager, AML Advisory:

• Serves as a Point of Contact (POC) and trusted AML advisory partner for Canada LOB initiatives, providing clear, risk-informed guidance to business leaders, product managers and operations teams
• Works independently, initiates actions and completes tasks with limited direction
• Thinks outside the box, sets and challenges the broader agenda and demonstrates a possibilities mindset
• Is comfortable making risk-based decisions that align with policy and risk appetite with minimal support
• understands when escalations to various levels of leadership are required for support, buy-in or strategic decisions
• Has confident and concise communication skills, is able to tailor messages for specific outcomes, communicates to peers, managers, customers and stakeholders (outside group, department or organization) to prompt action
• Has a strong sense of responsibility, accountability and is well-organized
• Consistently demonstrates judgment, influence and champions diversity of thought

Your Responsibilities

• Execute and operationalize AML policies and procedures in a way that enables the business to have a competitive advantage and supports the culture of disruption and possibilities mindset
• Inform the development of the CAMLO Strategic Plan by identifying compliance, process and technology enhancement opportunities
• Support the engagement model between Canada AML Advisory and partners (Canada LOB, enterprise AML) to ensure consistency, visibility and support for the Canada AML Program
• Maintain and utilize a network of internal and industry peers
• Evaluate risks and process deficiencies and work with the Business Leadership Teams to improve risk management and compliance framework with a customer-centric focus
• Oversee day-to-day Canada AML activities related to control effectiveness, reporting and regulatory assessments
• Identify emerging risks and proactively drive AML Program enhancements
• Lead the development and delivery of in-person training and presentations to business and functional partners; support investments in 1LOD
• Support the strategic direction, operationalization and control effectiveness of Customer Due Diligence, Know Your Customer and ongoing monitoring processes
• Support Internal Audits, Regulatory Engagements, and other effectiveness reviews
• Support reporting obligations for the Canada AML function, including preparing and analyzing results for various reports, highlighting emerging trends and attending various forums on behalf of the Canada AML Program
• Make recommendations to the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer and Chief Compliance/Chief Risk Officer on process and control risks, emerging trends on the Canada portfolio and other vulnerabilities identified during day-to-day operations of the AML program
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members on the Legal & Compliance Team
• Conduct independent reviews of historical frameworks and program decisions to ensure consistent risk tolerance and decision-making over time
• Oversee and support internal controls effectiveness and governance program
• Any other activities (as needed)

Basic Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive in AML advisory or risk experience and CAMS designation
• Expertise of AML and Sanctions regulations, risks, and typologies
• Preferred experience in AML in Canadian regulated financial institution
• Advanced knowledge of credit card and payment products is strongly preferred
• Proven track record executing and approving end-to-end AML risk assessments, including product-based risk assessments, trigger events and new initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and supporting Regulations
• Familiarity with the capabilities of analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques, eGRC systems, KYC tools and other tools used for AML purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree/college diploma or equivalent
• Sound understanding of industry trends and emerging risks
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, adaptive and agile
• Ability to respond rapidly to stakeholder concerns and questions