Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Duration: 6-month contract

Background Check Requirement: Criminal Background, Credit Check and References

About the Prospect

Are you an experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional who enjoys strengthening governance, managing risk, and driving meaningful change? An established financial services organization is seeking a Manager, AML/ATF Governance for a 6-month contract to enhance its compliance framework and support effective financial crime prevention.

In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leadership, compliance professionals, and business partners to strengthen AML/ATF and sanctions programs, respond to regulatory changes, and drive continuous improvement.

What's In It for You

- Make a meaningful impact on financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams in a supportive environment.
- Lead a dedicated quality control team and contribute to high-impact initiatives.
- Gain exposure to regulatory developments, emerging risks, and strategic compliance projects.

Your Responsibilities

- You'll lead AML/ATF governance activities, maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and inherent risk assessments.
- You'll oversee the AML/ATF quality control program, providing leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members.
- You'll interpret regulatory requirements, including FINTRAC guidance, and coordinate necessary changes.




- You'll optimize AML systems, review transaction monitoring rules, and collaborate with vendors to enhance effectiveness.
- You'll conduct risk assessments, control testing, and gap analyses, recommending practical mitigation strategies.
- You'll support regulatory audits, develop training initiatives, and contribute to management and board reporting.
- You'll collaborate with compliance, legal, risk, and business teams to strengthen controls and drive process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

- 5+ years of retail banking experience and 5+ years of recent, direct AML/ATF experience.
- Post-secondary education in business, banking, criminology, law, economics, or a related field.
- CAMS certification or an equivalent designation is required, with audit or risk management certifications considered assets.
- Strong knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, with familiarity in the Bank Act, credit union legislation, and privacy requirements.
- Expertise in AML/ATF systems, transaction monitoring, sanctions risks, regulatory interpretation, and risk management controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence change and handle confidential information discreetly.

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📌 AML Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Altis
📍 Toronto