What is the opportunity?

To conduct Second Line Defense (2LoD) oversight testing of Financial Crime (FC) programs and controls within central functions and global businesses, including AML, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption. This requires proactive participation with oversight planning and scoping, fieldwork, and reporting. The role will also require continuous communication with stakeholders and Senior Management in regard to the findings and issues and action management.

What will you do?

• Conduct regular oversight testing of the key FC programs and controls in scope
• Issue formal reporting on all oversight testing completed
• Issues and actions management and validation
• Conduct/maintain trend analysis of results of oversight testing
• Provide key components of various FC Compliance reports and documents (e.g., AML/ATF Annual Report, CAMLO report, test plans etc.)
• Maintain schedule of testing activities and communicate plan with stakeholders
• Follow-up on oversight issues/recommendation and ensure resolution in a timely and reasonable manner
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Take a proactive role in communicating knowledge that benefit the Central FC Units, such as Global AML FIU and global business units who have an AML reporting obligation
• Participate in internal projects/ meetings in order to proactively gain insight to upcoming changes that might impact/influence oversight testing process
• Ensure all paper and electronic files are maintained appropriately. Create and maintain various documentation suitable for Audit and Regulatory review
• Gain in depth knowledge on Canadian AML legislation and become familiar with the maintenance of day-to-day activities
• Provide support as a subject matter expert, applying proficient knowledge of subject matter content in field of specialization

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of experience in AML SME within a 2nd line or audit testing function
• Very strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills; business writing experience

Nice to have

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (ACFS)

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

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Job Skills

Anti Money Laundering Training, Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTContract (Fixed Term)Salaried2025-04-222025-05-07

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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