AML Manager
12 Month Contract + extensions or conversion
Hybrid 2x per week - Toronto or Ottawa
Rate : 35-40 / h depending on the individuals relative experience
Job Description
- Manage a team of AML Analysts / Investigators by providing direction, setting goals, evaluating results, and conducting performance reviews to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Oversee alert management and distribution according to priorities set by GAML.
- Ensure ongoing activities comply with established policies and procedures, support policy development, and assist staff with questions or issues.
- Supervise a functionally diverse team handling high-volume, medium-to-high-complexity investigations, processes, transactions, and management reporting across multiple systems and business segments.
- Perform quality assurance of work completed by team members and implement measures to reduce errors and quality issues.
- Act as a key liaison with internal partners and external groups, providing subject matter expertise at the department level.
- Serve as the main contact for resolving issues, risks, and exceptions.
- Monitor service and control standards to align with business and departmental goals.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Collaborate with business leaders to develop business plans and optimize resource utilization.
- Track and communicate the effectiveness of strategies, programs, and practices within your area of expertise.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiatives, identifying risks and providing guidance on complex situations.
- Identify and implement process efficiency opportunities, driving change management initiatives to support operational improvements.
- Act as a brand ambassador for your business area, both internally and externally.
Required Skills and Experience
Category 1 banking experience.Undergraduate degree (preferred).Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and / or Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) designation (asset).Five (5) or more years of relevant AML experience.Prior experience in people management.Proven success implementing and leading change management initiatives within operations, driving process efficiencies.Expert-level AML knowledge and experience, including risk rating, AML typologies, and working knowledge of related risk areas.Strong understanding of AML operations, regulatory reporting, standards, procedures, laws, rules, regulations, and industry trends (asset).Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and performance management.Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, meet multiple deadlines, and manage high-volume activities.Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and manage competing projects.Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.