Aml/atf Specialist

AML/ATF Specialist**Why you’ll love this role**:
Empire Life is looking to hire an AML/ATF Specialist. As the Anti-Money Laundering / Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) Specialist, you will execute controls in the AML/ATF program to ensure the Company is effectively meeting the regulatory requirements. The AML/ATF Specialist is well-versed in Canadian anti-money laundering and sanctions law, regulation guidance and will report to the Manager, Compliance in support of all business units. Empire Life strives to provide flexible work arrangements. This is a hybrid position and can be located anywhere in Canada.

**What you’ll be working on**:
- Review, triage and report escalated potential suspicious activity on a timely basis
- Review and advise on product, new development and technology risk and coordinate risk assessments as required to assist business areas in effectively managing AML/ATF risks
- Develop and conduct training on AML/ATF matters, including specialized training as required
- Advise on configuration and design of AML/ATF digital tools and software for identifying and monitoring AML/ATF risks
- Provide regular reporting on AML/ATF matters, highlighting issues, trends or risks
- Conduct testing of key AML/ATF controls, making recommendations to management regarding suitability of AML/ATF controls within processes at Empire Life
- Conduct reviews to ensure business units effectively investigate, mitigate, and/or promptly remediate, any identified AML/ATF issues, in line with policy and regulatory requirements
- Advise on and monitor business unit remediation of AML/ATF control weaknesses
- Identify and communicate AML/ATF requirements to impacted stakeholders
- Provide compliance support to business units for compliance with legislation and external industry association guidelines using a risk based approach
- Act as liaison with business units, external regulators, and industry associations on AML/ATF matters
- Participate in special assignments and projects involving compliance and complex initiatives that present AML/ATF risk
- **What you’ll need to have**:
- 5 years AML/ATF and/or sanctions experience in the financial services industry, preferably in compliance, audit or risk management
- Knowledge of Canadian AML/ATF legislation, FINTRAC and regulatory requirements
- Experience using and maintaining AML/ATF systems
- Experience analyzing, designing and monitoring controls
- Well-developed research, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Good communication, negotiation, persuasion and/or presentation skills
- Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and business units
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
- Completion of a university degree
- **It would be nice for you to have**:
- FLMI, AIRC, or ACAMS
- **Beyond the salary**:

- For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:- Benefits plan
- Pension plan
- Social club
- Learning & development
- Current career opportunities
- Career choices
- **Get to know us**:

- We’re one of the top 10 life insurance companies in Canada and offer an environment that encourages the pursuit of personal and professional success. At the heart of that success is our focus on customers; we provide protection and financial security for Canadians—with a personal touch.We acknowledge and reward talent, and support our employees in achieving and exceeding individual and organizational goals. Our goal is to make Empire Life a great place to work, learn and grow, where people can be their true selves, feel they belong and have equal opportunity for growth in their careers. We’re also committed to supporting an inclusive workplace that values diversity.If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply.