Senior Manager / Executive Director, Financial Crimes

Adoxio (KPMG Canada); Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager / Executive Director in Financial Crimes to lead business development and deliver complex projects for a major banking account. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of experience in financial crime, with proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams and a strong background in regulatory compliance. This role is based in Toronto and focuses on strategic account management and business development.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in financial crime.
• Strong understanding of laws in AML, anti-corruption, and tax evasion.
• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategy for a major banking account.
• Lead planning and oversight of financial crime projects.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Account Management

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting, criminology, finance, business

Master’s or graduate diploma in financial crime

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Senior Manager / Executive Director, Financial Crimes – Adoxio (KPMG Canada)

Location: Toronto, ON (physically located in Toronto office). This role is open to all candidates and is focused on leading business development and delivering complex financial crimes projects for a major national banking account.

What You Will Do

Business Development & Account Management (60%)

• Develop and execute a growth strategy for a major national banking account.
• Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers (C-suite, compliance, risk, internal audit).
• Anticipate client needs in financial crime, regulatory compliance, risk management, and related technologies.
• Prepare and present value propositions, executive presentations, and integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with sector (banking, insurance, financial markets) and cross-functional teams (tech, audit, tax, forensic).
• Meet and exceed revenue and margin targets.

Delivery & Leadership (40%)

• Lead planning, execution, and oversight of complex financial crime projects.
• Mobilize and mentor multidisciplinary teams (compliance, data analytics, forensic, tech).
• Ensure quality and compliance of deliverables.
• Act as strategic advisor during crises, investigations, or transformations.
• Coach and develop team talent.

What You Bring To The Role

• 10–15 years of experience in financial crime.
• Consulting experience is an asset.
• Bachelor’s in accounting, criminology, finance, business, or related field.
• Master’s or graduate diploma in financial crime is an asset.
• Certifications (CAMS, CFE, ACFCS, CSS) are assets.
• Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and best practices in AML, anti-corruption, tax evasion, and sanctions.
• Proven experience in strategic account management and business development in banking / finance.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English (French is an asset).
• Ability to produce concise, structured presentations and reports.
• Knowledge of market technologies for AML risk monitoring.
• Understanding of banking, insurance, asset management products / services.
• Client-oriented with solution-driven mindset.
• Teamwork, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage projects, resources, and budgets.
• Autonomous, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Support and Equal Opportunity

KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates and encourage you to apply. Adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process are available; please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team if you require support.

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