AML Team Lead – Financial Crime & Compliance

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an AML Team Lead specializing in financial crime and compliance. In this position, you will oversee a team of AML analysts, provide strategic direction, ensure quality control, and support regulatory compliance within a dynamic financial environment. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in AML operations and lead a team committed to integrity and accuracy.

Pay rate range (CAD): $43.48/hr – $52.17/hr

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of AML analysts, providing clear direction, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations
Perform QC reviews on AML cases related to MSB, PEP, and Adverse Media to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Oversee case management activities, prioritizing tasks and distributing workload effectively
Guide analysts in making PEP determinations, MSB confirmations, and Adverse Media assessments
Develop and update team policies and procedures; support staff questions and process improvements
Monitor team activities, ensuring high volume and medium-to-high complexity case processing while minimizing errors
Generate and analyze management reports, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, providing subject matter expertise and resolving escalated issues
Ensure service and control standards are maintained in line with departmental objectives
Collaborate with business leaders to develop resource plans and optimize operational efficiency
Participate in cross-functional projects, contributing expertise to organizational initiatives and risk mitigation
Identify opportunities for process improvements, driving change management efforts to enhance operational efficiency
Serve as a brand ambassador, representing your area internally and externally to uphold the organization’s reputation
Manage daily operations of the team to meet quality benchmarks and service metrics
Desired Skill-Set

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) required; CFCS considered an asset
Minimum of five years of relevant AML industry experience, with at least two years in a team lead or project management role
Extensive knowledge of PEP, MSB, and Adverse Media processes and regulations
Proven experience implementing change management initiatives and driving process efficiencies
Intermediate AML expertise including risk rating, typologies, and border-related AML areas
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with AML systems, regulatory reporting, and compliance standards
Excellent analytical, research, organizational, and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently, make decisions promptly, and manage multiple high-priority tasks
Effective verbal and written communication skills, adaptable for various audiences
Nice to Have

Experience working in financial institutions or regulatory environments
Knowledge of banking software and case management tools
Background in risk management or audit functions within AML