Compliance director leading American Express Bank of Canada’s AML/ATF, complaints, and regulatory relations programs. Overseeing regulatory risk, governance, examinations, and Compliance teams in Toronto.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Amex Bank of Canada’s AML/ATF, Sanctions, Anti-Corruption Compliance, Complaints Management, and Regulatory Relations functions
Lead development, implementation, enhancement, and oversight of AML/ATF compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, risk assessments, monitoring, and training programs
Identify and communicate emerging regulatory risks, industry developments, and evolving regulatory expectations
Report program effectiveness, issues, trends, and remediation efforts to Senior Management, governance committees, stakeholders, and regulators
Lead and oversee complaints intake, management, escalation, investigation, resolution, reporting, trend analysis, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Lead regulatory relations activities and coordinate regulatory engagements, examinations, inquiries, supervisory requests, communications, responses, reports, presentations, and submissions
Advise business and control partners on regulatory matters and support regulatory change implementation and remediation
Lead, develop, mentor, and manage Compliance professionals across AML, complaints management, and regulatory relations
Build partnerships with business leaders, operational teams, Legal, Risk, Audit, and global Compliance stakeholders
Foster an inclusive, high-performance risk and compliance culture
Requirements
10–15+ years of experience in Compliance, AML, Legal, Risk Management, Audit, or related functions within a highly regulated environment, preferably within financial services
Strong knowledge of Canadian regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions, including AML/ATF regulatory frameworks and complaints management requirements
Experience interacting with federal and provincial regulators; experience with U.S. banking regulators considered an asset
University degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and business experience
Professional certifications and/or postgraduate degrees (e.g., CAMS, JD, LL.M, MBA) are considered an asset
Strong leadership and people management capabilities with experience leading teams and driving organizational change
Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience presenting to Senior Management and regulators
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead complex initiatives, and operate effectively across matrixed organizations
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, meet deadlines, and adapt effectively to changing regulatory and business environments
Employment eligibility to work with American Express is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
Benefits
Bonus incentives
Equity (if applicable)
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
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