Manager, AML

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location :

500 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2V9

When you hire great people, great things can happen.

PC Financial offers unprecedented value to Canadians through payment products. We're a different kind of bank with a different type of team-we're collaborative and supportive and have the freedom and responsibility to thrive.

Our purpose is to make the everyday simple and better for our customers, and we strive to make every dollar worth more.

Proudly serving over 3 million customers, PC Financial continues to grow by offering payment solutions and services that reward our customers every day.

As a subsidiary of Loblaws Company Inc., we share the CORE values of Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. We are dedicated to helping Canadians Live Life Well. Join us on our journey.

As the Manager, AML / ATF is responsible for :

• Day to day monitoring of the Bank's AML / ATF program to ensure compliance with all Legislative and Regulatory requirements;
• Conducting and maintaining the Business Attestation process for the AML / ATF Program;
• Evaluating business and new product proposals, action plans and other documentation to ensure that the foregoing are compliant with the regulations and legislative requirements of the program (as part of the Ongoing Risk Assessment process);
• Executing the Bank's annual AML / ATF Risk Assessment and Control Effectiveness review in collaboration various business stakeholders, as well as periodic review of the risk assessment methodology;
• Monitoring departmental compliance with processes, controls, standards, rules and guidelines in relevant departments as part of ongoing Independent Oversight Testing framework;
• Support project work related to AML system implementation and regulatory updates.
• Developing and maintaining training for key stakeholders across the Bank including employees and vendors;
• Executing oversight controls testing for the AML / ATF Program and testing by other functions (Business Compliance Tier 1 and Tier 2 testing, ORM RCSA, Internal Audit and external audit functions);
• Support reporting of AML / ATF Program results to the Operational Risk Management Committee and assist in preparing materials for the Conduct Review Committee of the Board.
• Maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, prudential standards, rules and guidelines and industry best practice;
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures in support of Business Continuity Practices;
• Support the Regulatory Governance framework by periodically reviewing governing legislation and regulations and recommend processes, procedures and oversight tests are amended to mitigate risks;
• Regular monitoring of relevant laws, prudential standards, rules and guidelines and industry best practice to ensure compliance on a continuing basis;
• Building and monitoring of reports, dashboards, and other trending tools;
• Support the execution of ongoing and annual KYC Strategies and other AML Compliance initiatives;
• Support the AML investigations team with High-Risk Customer reviews, AML rules tuning and AML / ATF case reviews.
• Participate in new product and technologies implementation initiatives and projects, as required;
• Support the CAMLO in monitoring of the Outsourced service providers who are responsible for executing on PC Bank's AML / ATF program, which includes attendance at monthly and / or quarterly business reviews, review of vendor risk assessments;
• Escalate significant items or concerns identified in the day-to-day operations of the program to the CAMLO in a timely manner for the purposes of reporting to Sr. Management;
• Additional accountabilities as required.

What You'll Need :

• Minimum undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Commerce or equivalent;
• Five to seven years of AML / ATF experience at a Canadian Financial Institution
• CAMS certified (can be completed within 12 months)
• The candidate must have a Canadian compliance (AML / ATF) background and have a working understanding of the PCMLTFA and associated regulations, FINTRAC Guidelines
• A working understanding of Financial Services is required
• The ability to assist in interpreting legislation and changes in regulatory requirements and to assist business partners in understanding and applying the required changes;
• Ability to develop and interpret policy and processes which are aligned with strategic objectives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster and develop relationships
• A team player who is also able to collaborate with various stakeholders and able to work independently in a dynamic environment

PC skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Office 365; experience with Jira / Confluence is an asset

• Motivation and willingness to learn new computer programs / applications, as required
• Strong organization skills
• Self-starter with the ability to learn new processes and systems by leveraging existing documentation and peer support

Come and join a winning team who demonstrates innovation, energy, creativity and vision. We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and we therefor encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Number of Openings :

PC Financial recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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