Risk management advisor analyzing risks and developing solutions for Desjardins, North America's largest cooperative financial group. Preparing recommendations, reports, and action plans while advising clients, practitioners, and organizational units.
About the role
- Senior AML/ATF manager overseeing compliance outsourcing, investigations, and sanctions risk management. Supporting Central 1’s mission to empower Canadian credit unions and financial institutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the day-to-day work of AML/ATF investigators and analysts, ensuring high-quality service delivery and operational effectiveness
- Stay current on AML/ATF regulations, legislation, and industry best practices, and ensure team activities align with evolving requirements
- Manage AML/ATF outsourcing services for clients, including transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, enhanced due diligence, risk assessments, compliance reporting, and advisory support
- Assess the impact of new or amended regulations and implement updates to policies, procedures, and controls
- Conduct compliance reviews, internal controls testing, and periodic audits to identify risks, recommend improvements, and implement corrective actions
- Lead AML/ATF initiatives, including development of policies, procedures, risk assessments, training, awareness materials, and advisory services
- Develop and enhance operational processes, standards, and best practices
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Lead change management initiatives and champion process improvements
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in AML/ATF and/or sanctions
- Leadership experience managing teams and driving operational performance considered an asset
- University degree in criminology, law, economics, business administration, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying AML/ATF and sanctions risks through data analysis and investigation
- Deep understanding of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and related regulations
- Knowledge of AML best practices for high-risk clients, transactions, industries, geographies, and correspondent banking relationships
- Experience with regulatory reporting requirements and compliance obligations
- Previous consulting or client-facing experience
- Ability to develop AML/ATF deliverables, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, governance documents, and risk management reports
- Strong communication skills for translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
- CAMS certification or similar designation, or commitment to obtain one within the first year
- Excellent collaboration, planning, organization, change management, and stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
Benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Hybrid work environment
- Variable annual incentive plan
- Generous annual vacation allotment
- Top-notch flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmation
- Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%
- Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
- Access to a virtual wellness platform
- Career development opportunities
- Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
- Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options
- Corporate discounts
- Individual and company-wide annual incentive
- Accessible candidate experience including accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request
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