AML Advisor - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - Lawrence Harvey

Description

We are currently partnered with a well-known global financial technology company that is changing how people interact with money. As a result of the digitization within the industry and the increasing demand for mobile payments worldwide, they are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend and continue to grow as a company.

As they are growing, they have their sights set on Canada. They are seeking an AML Advisor to help them set this up. You will be working closely with the business teams, risk functions, and other regional business AML and compliance officers to ensure AML and licensing compliance regulatory requirements are met for the jurisdiction(s) that the entity will be on-boarded. They are looking for someone who has a self-starter mentality with a strong work ethic and a strong sense of ownership to want to support the business.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert of activities relating to the prevention and detection of BSA/AML/Sanctions/CTF.
• Review internal disclosures and act as the main point of contact with the U.S. and Canadian regulators and law enforcement agencies to identify and report suspicious transactions.
• Continuously develop and review the BSA/AML/Sanctions/CTF systems to ensure they remain up-to-date, meet current statutory and regulatory requirements and are effective in managing AML/Sanctions/CTF risks arising from business expansion

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in AML within the financial services or payments industries in the US and Canada
• Experience with US BSA/AML regulations and Canada FINTRAC regulations
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a self-starter mentality