We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the AML portfolio at a leading Canadian financial institution. This role will support a portfolio of regulatory, risk, and compliance initiatives , with a focus on AML-related work and emerging regulatory requirements. This is not tied to a single project .

The successful candidate will operate across the portfolio, stepping into new initiatives and priorities as required. The environment is fast-paced, with multiple stakeholders, evolving regulatory requirements, and complex business and technology dependencies. The ideal candidate will bring strong Canadian banking experience , proven AML/regulatory program delivery experience, and the ability to quickly pivot between initiatives while effectively managing senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of complex AML, regulatory, risk, and compliance initiatives . Manage projects and programs from initiation through execution, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and governance. Work across business and technology teams to align priorities and drive delivery.

Manage competing stakeholder priorities , resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment across multiple groups. Develop and maintain program plans, financial forecasts, status reporting, risk registers, and executive-level communications. Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal partners.

Identify and proactively manage project risks, particularly within large-scale, high-impact regulatory initiatives. Support ad hoc regulatory requirements and quickly mobilize resources around emerging priorities. Develop business cases, planning materials, and delivery strategies aligned to enterprise objectives.

Facilitate governance forums and provide clear reporting to senior leadership.



Ensure initiatives meet regulatory, audit, risk, and compliance expectations. Operate comfortably in an setting where priorities and scope can change quickly.

Required Qualifications 10+ years of project/program management experience , preferably within financial services. Strong experience delivering AML, KYC, regulatory, risk, compliance, or financial crime initiatives . Proven experience managing complex programs/projects with multiple interdependencies.

Strong understanding of the Canadian banking environment and regulatory landscape. Demonstrated experience managing projects with budgets of $5M+ and/or program-level complexity. Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to navigate competing priorities and influence stakeholders without direct authority. Strong financial management, risk management, governance, and executive reporting capabilities.

Experience working across both business and technology teams . Ability to quickly adapt and take ownership of current initiatives with limited ramp-up time.

Experience managing vendors and external partners. Strong knowledge of Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Preferred Experience Direct experience with AML/ATF programs , FINTRAC requirements, regulatory findings, or audit remediation.

Experience within a large Canadian bank or other highly regulated financial institution.

Experience managing enterprise-wide regulatory transformation programs.

Experience leading multiple concurrent projects or workstreams.

Experience working with regulators, compliance teams, risk functions, and senior executive governance forums. PMP, CSM, or equivalent project/program management certification.

Duration: 12 month contract

Hybrid - 2 days in office Disclaimer: AI may be used in evaluating candidates. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

📌 Sr. Project Manager - AML (Toronto)
🏢 S.i. Systems
📍 Toronto