Senior Manager, Compliance & Onboarding - FINTECH

Robert Walters; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Manager in Compliance & Onboarding within a leading fintech company that is transforming the payments landscape in Canada. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of security and risk management, facilitating seamless payments and rich data. You will oversee the regulatory onboarding process, mentor teams, and act as a key liaison in risk management. Join a company that not only embraces fintech trends but actively shapes them, as they prepare for global expansion. If you are ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in KYC/AML/ATF compliance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory onboarding for corporate clients.
• Draft procedures to ensure internal controls are effective.
• Provide training on financial crime compliance practices.

Skills

KYC/AML/ATF compliance

Regulatory onboarding

Financial crime prevention

Risk management

Mentorship

Job description

Senior Manager, Compliance & Onboarding - FINTECH (RNEQ1Z-07511463) Toronto, Canada

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager, Compliance & Onboarding to join a leading fintech company that is revolutionising the payments industry in Canada. This role is integral to the company's commitment to providing the highest standards of security and risk management that support seamless payments and rich data.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the end-to-end regulatory onboarding process for corporate clients
• Draft and refine procedures and process documentation to ensure seamless application and execution of internal controls
• Provide mentorship and oversight to sales, fostering a culture of compliance excellence and continuous improvement
• Act as a liaison between the First Line of Defence and the Second Line of Defence to ensure clarity and alignment of risk management expectations
• Provide training and guidance to First Line of Defence staff on financial crime compliance and risk management practices
• Support the development and execution of First Line of Defence controls related to AML/ATF, (Economic) sanctions, ensuring effective onboarding risk mitigation
• Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week in the office.

What you bring:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in KYC/AML/ATF, regulatory onboarding, or financial crime compliance within financial services, PSPs, or banking
• Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory requirements related to AML, KYC, and financial crime prevention
• Proven knowledge of legal entity types, corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and complex entity risk assessment
• Experience with risks associated with online merchants
• Hands-on experience in developing and implementing compliance procedures and policies
• Proven ability to influence teams and processes, manage regulatory escalations, and optimise onboarding workflows

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading fintech company that has been simplifying payments in Canada since the early 2000s. They are committed to providing the highest standards of security and risk management that support seamless payments and rich data. As they strengthen their position in Canada, they are strategically positioning themselves for global expansion. This is an exciting time to join a company that not only follows fintech trends but shapes them.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Keywords: Compliance, Onboarding, Regulatory, AML/ATF, KYC, Financial Crime Prevention