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Why Meridian?
At Meridian, our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.
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As a Senior Project Manager – AML/Regulatory:
You will be a strategic delivery leader responsible for managing complex, cross-functional initiatives focused on anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance, with direct exposure to FINTRAC and FSRA requirements.
The role demands excellence in delivery execution, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership. The Senior Project Manager – AML/Regulatory is accountable for project-level benefits realization planning and management, ensuring that intended outcomes are defined, tracked, and achieved. This role leads cross-functional teams to deliver complex regulatory initiatives, ensuring projects remain on track, reporting is accurate, and communications are coordinated across internal Risk, AML consultants, and executive stakeholders.
Success in this role is measured by the ability to deliver regulatory projects on schedule, maintain compliance with Canadian AML regulations, and produce clear, quantified reporting for executives and Boards of Directors. The Senior Project Manager builds trust with stakeholders, enables team performance, and contributes to a culture of innovation and accountability across the EPMO.
*This is a 12-month contract opportunity!*
What you will do:
Project Delivery & Execution
- Manage end-to-end delivery of AML and regulatory projects (~50 concurrent projects)
- Ensure compliance with FINTRAC (PCMLTFA) and FSRA requirements
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
- Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects on time and within budget
- Track KPIs for scope, schedule, budget, and resources
- Build and maintain project collateral (Gantt charts, presentations, reports)
- Coordinate reporting and messaging with AML consultants and internal Risk team
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Coordinate team members and third-party contractors
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Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and critical paths
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Maintain integrated project plans and timelines
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Conduct post-project reviews to confirm success criteria
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Ensure adherence to standards, governance, and best practices
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Support Agile practices and provide executive status updates
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Communicate expectations and progress to stakeholders
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Troubleshoot issues and manage status reporting
Benefits Realization Planning & Management
- Define and document expected project benefits in alignment with enterprise strategy
- Develop tracking mechanisms and dashboards to monitor benefit achievements
- Ensure benefits are transitioned to business owners and measured post-implementation
- Integrate benefits tracking and realization into Steering Committee discussions and Change Requests
Project Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to EPMO governance frameworks (PMLC, Agile & Project Risk Framework), stage-gate reviews, and delivery standards
- Navigate bimodal governance across traditional and agile/hybrid projects
- Maintain risk registers and escalate critical issues with mitigation strategies
- Ensure effective operations while adhering to business controls, data security, and privacy governance
- Protect confidential data and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Maintain an enterprise view when assessing risks inherent to operations and strategic decisions
- Embed business continuity planning within project delivery and risk mitigation
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Orchestrate working teams and facilitate steering committees and cross-functional planning
- Lead executive reporting and communication for regulatory initiatives
- Build strong relationships with executives, business owners, Risk & Compliance stakeholders, and delivery team.
How you will succeed:
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with 5+ years in AML/regulatory programs
- Experience preparing regulatory reporting and evidence for FINTRAC and FSRA audits/exams
- Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional, and complex projects
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as: MS Project, ADO, SharePoint, Visio
Education
- Postsecondary education in Business, Technology, or a related discipline
Professional Designations
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
- ACAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred
- Familiarity with benefits realization frameworks such as PMI’s BRM, MSP, or Axelos P3M3 is highly desirable.
Training & Technical Proficiency
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Copilot.
- Experience with low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Apps), automation tools (e.g., Power Automate), and data visualization (e.g., Power BI).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Deep understanding of Canadian AML regulations, including FINTRAC (PCMLTFA) and FSRA sector guidance
- Proven experience managing large projects with multiple concurrent workstreams in a regulated financial environment
- Advanced proficiency in project planning, execution, and benefits realization
- Skilled in managing project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and change control
- Expertise in risk identification, mitigation, and compliance with the Project Risk Framework
- Ability to manage integrated project plans, dependencies, and critical paths
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Proficient in leveraging AI tools, automation, and digital workflows to accelerate delivery
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Experience embedding continuous improvement and agile practices into delivery
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills with executives, business owners, and delivery teams
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Ability to lead change enablement activities and facilitate steering committees
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Skilled in translating complex project information into clear, actionable insights
This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.
Salary Range: CAD $100,000 - $110,000 annually
Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.
Join us! This role is hybrid. Our Corporate Offices are located at 3280 Bloor St. W, Etobicoke, ON, and 75 Corporate Park Dr, St. Catharines, ON.
Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.
What's in it for you?
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We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
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We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
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You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
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Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
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This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
Build the Future of Banking with Us
At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for sustainable growth, community impact, and future-readiness. As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring:
- Embedding & leveraging technology – Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
- Critical Thinking – The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions.
- Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
- Curiosity & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.
Our Commitment to You
Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.
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