- Lead and oversee the day-to-day work of AML/ATF investigators and analysts, ensuring high-quality service delivery and operational effectiveness
- Stay current on AML/ATF regulations, legislation, and industry best practices, and ensure team activities align with evolving requirements
- Manage AML/ATF outsourcing services for clients, including transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, enhanced due diligence, risk assessments, compliance reporting, and advisory support
- Assess the impact of new or amended regulations and implement updates to policies, procedures, and controls
- Conduct compliance reviews, internal controls testing, and periodic audits to identify risks, recommend improvements, and implement corrective actions
- Lead AML/ATF initiatives, including development of policies, procedures, risk assessments, training, awareness materials, and advisory services
- Develop and enhance operational processes, standards, and best practices
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Lead change management initiatives and champion process improvements

Requirements

- 7+ years of experience in AML/ATF and/or sanctions
- Leadership experience managing teams and driving operational performance considered an asset
- University degree in criminology, law, economics, business administration, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying AML/ATF and sanctions risks through data analysis and investigation
- Deep understanding of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and related regulations
- Knowledge of AML best practices for high-risk clients, transactions, industries, geographies, and correspondent banking relationships




- Experience with regulatory reporting requirements and compliance obligations
- Previous consulting or client-facing experience
- Ability to develop AML/ATF deliverables, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, governance documents, and risk management reports
- Strong communication skills for translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
- CAMS certification or similar designation, or commitment to obtain one within the first year
- Excellent collaboration, planning, organization, change management, and stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in AML/ATF regulations and compliance, with a robust focus on risk assessment, policy development, and operational effectiveness. Proven leadership in managing teams and driving high-quality service delivery in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- AML/ATF Compliance Management
- Risk Assessment Development
- Leadership and Team Management
- CAMS Certification
- Regulatory Reporting Expertise

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Hard Skills

- AML/ATF Regulations
- Data Analysis
- Policy Development
- Compliance Reporting
- Transaction Monitoring
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls Testing
- Due Diligence
- Audit Conducting
- Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Strong Communication
- Collaboration
- Change Management
- Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

- CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

- Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
- Sanctions
- High-Risk Clients
- Governance Documents
- Client-Facing Experience

📌 Senior Manager, AML/ATF and Sanctions Risk Management (Vancouver)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Vancouver