THE ROLE:
Our client is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead a multidisciplinary compliance function within a fast-paced payments environment. This role is responsible for overseeing AML, fraud, and regulatory compliance activities while ensuring programs remain aligned with evolving Canadian regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a compliance team, managing performance, priorities, workload distribution, and professional development
- Oversee and enhance AML/CTF programs, including risk assessments, policy management, employee training, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex investigations, sanctions reviews, PEP assessments, and reporting decisions
- Manage compliance control testing activities and evaluate the effectiveness of key compliance frameworks and controls
- Direct fraud prevention initiatives, partnering with external stakeholders and using data insights to strengthen monitoring programs
- Ensure policies, procedures, and practices remain aligned with applicable Canadian regulatory, privacy, consumer protection, and payment industry requirements
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on emerging compliance obligations and risks
- Prepare and present compliance reports, metrics, and updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders
WHY THIS ROLE?
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a critical compliance function within a growing and innovative payments organization. You'll play a key role in shaping compliance strategy, strengthening risk management practices, and leading a high-performing team in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. The organization offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to influence business decisions while working closely with senior leadership. If you're looking for a leadership role where your expertise will have a meaningful impact, apply now and take the next step in your compliance career.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Top Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in AML, fraud, regulatory compliance, or financial crime prevention within a Canadian fintech, payments, or MSB environment
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing compliance professionals in a team-based setting
- Strong knowledge of Canadian AML/ATF legislation, FINTRAC requirements, sanctions compliance, and regulatory reporting obligations
- Broad understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting payment service providers and money services businesses
- Experience overseeing compliance programs that span AML, fraud prevention, and broader regulatory compliance functions
- Demonstrated ability to assess compliance risks, conduct investigations, and make sound regulatory reporting decisions
- Professional certification such as CAMS required, with additional compliance or fraud-related credentials considered an asset
- Exposure to online gaming, iGaming, or related regulated industries is highly desirable
Apply today if you're a compliance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is ready to make a significant impact within a growing organization. Apply now - Click the link quoting job reference number 05000-0013532289. Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted. The job you want is just an app away. Whether remote or on-site, search for a job you’ll love with the Robert Half app. Download on the App Store or get it on Google Play.
