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Project Manager - AML Compliance
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in AML, compliance, or regulatory environments
- Posting language
- English
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Position: Project Manager - AML Compliance
Location: Toronto, On (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 10 + Years
Position Overview:
Project Manager with experience in leading AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance projects. Skilled in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, technology implementations, and delivering compliance initiatives within banking and financial services environments. PMP/PRINCE2 certified with strong knowledge of AML regulations and financial crime prevention.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets for AML compliance programs and system implementations
- Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Technology, and Business teams to ensure alignment and smooth project delivery
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects meet regulatory requirements and industry standards (FATF, FinCEN, OSFI guidelines)
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, particularly those related to compliance and regulatory exposure
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track project progress, manage budgets, and provide regular status updates to senior leadership
- Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process enhancements to strengthen AML controls and operational efficiency
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and audit trails for regulatory examination
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in AML, compliance, or regulatory environments
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Strong understanding of AML regulations, KYC (Know Your Customer), and financial crime prevention
- Experience managing technology implementations and system integrations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)
Nice-To-Have:
- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification
- Banking or financial services industry experience
- Familiarity with AML software platforms and compliance systems
- Experience with Agile or hybrid project method
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Responsibilities
Plan and deliver AML compliance programs and technology implementations, coordinating Compliance, Risk, Legal, Technology, and Business stakeholders. Manage regulatory alignment, project risks, budgets, reporting, process improvements, and documentation for audits and regulatory examinations.
Requirements
The role requires at least five years of project management experience, including three years in AML, compliance, or regulatory environments, along with PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent certification. Candidates should understand AML regulations, KYC, and financial crime prevention, and have experience with technology implementations, stakeholder management, and project management tools.
Skills
- Project Management
- AML Compliance
- KYC
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Technology Implementations
- System Integrations
- Process Improvement
- Audit Documentation
- PMP
- PRINCE2
- CAMS
- Agile
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Legal
- Technology
Keywords
- AML
- KYC
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Financial Crime Prevention
- Regulatory Compliance
- FATF
- FinCEN
- OSFI
- PMP
- PRINCE2
- CAMS
- MS Project
- Jira
- Smartsheet
- Agile
- Hybrid Project Method
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Technology Implementation
- System Integration
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Audit Trails