Artius Solutions Looking for AML Compliance – KYC at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Our agency is looking for a candidate local to Toronto, willing to go into a client’s office five days per week. You will be assisting with the development of policy’s, procedures and controls across three areas of the BSA/AML/OFAC programs. The individuals will also be responsible for overseeing a team of analysists, providing oversight, coaching, and training. Please see the details of the areas and the responsibilities below:

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and controls for AML and Sanctions regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance to the business and education related to AML matter
• Manage a team of 4+ analysts
• Lead efforts to improve the AML program to promote best practices for custom risk review, adverse media screening and sanctions screening
• Review high risk business relationships risk assessment and account opening documents completed by the branches, analyze complex client or business relationships, participate in escalation discussions with the deputy head of compliance
• QC and oversight of the testing program, develop and oversee a quality assessment program, assist with regulatory testing requirements
• Provide support for the bank with CRA/KYC process, develop and deliver training

We are looking for someone who can join before the end of October – this contract will start at 6 months with a likely 6 month extension, and the possibility for permanent hire.