Compliance & Fraud Officer

**Introduction** Are you attentive to small details and have a knowledge of sound business practices in the financial industry related to Anti-Money Laundering? If you answered yes, then Healthcare and Municipal Employees' Credit Union (HMECU) is the place for you **Company** **Position Overview** As Compliance & Fraud Officer of HMECU, you will be responsible for managing the regulatory compliance program, controls, policies and practices to prevent prohibited conduct while providing exceptional anti-money laundering (AML) support and guidance to HMECU's employees. The Compliance & Fraud Officer will report to the Chief Financial and Risk Officer. The Compliance & Fraud officer will be required to develop and follow workplace guidelines, policies, and procedures related to AML. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering guidelines and regulations. The Compliance and Fraud Officer will monitor transactions and ensure compliance while analyzing and identifying anomalous activities. You will play a critical role in achieving the goal of the organization by being part of the team that is committed to preventing, deterring, identifying, and reporting instances of money laundering and terrorist financing. **Skill Requirements** **Required Experience** - 4-6 years of experience in a Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering role or similar position in a financial institution or banking environment; - Bachelor’s degree in business or Equivalent - Successful completion of relevant Risk and Compliance Courses. - Advanced knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA); - Advanced knowledge of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) Guidelines. - Ability to assume responsibility and perform duties requiring independent judgement, initiative and discretion. - Knowledge of DNA Banking and Navaera considered an asset. - Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, and Adobe. - Ability to maintain strict confidence. - Commitment to further education and professional development. **What you'd be doing**: Under the supervision of the Chief Financial and Risk Officer, the duties and responsibilities of the Compliance & Fraud Officer include, but are not limited to, the following: - Daily audit of new accounts for compliance with policy and procedure. - Develop, recommend, and implement processes and controls to ensure compliance with AML guidelines and regulations. - Prepares documentation for regulatory authorities and responds to requests from provincial/federal regulation authorities. - Deputy Chief Anti - Money Laundering Officer. - Maintaining up to date knowledge of the PCMLTFA and its regulations by attending certified training sessions and reviewing all new information supplied by FINTRAC, Central 1, or any other authorized source. - Responsible to day-to-day management of the credit union’s AML/ATF regime - Conduct risk assessment of new product and service offerings. - Investigate transactions that are suspected fraudulent activity. - Ensure front-line staff are equipped with the training and resources needed to monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity. - Responsible for oversight of material contractual obligations between key partners. - Responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the credit union’s insurance programs. - Responsible for oversight of the branch's security measures and controls. - Act as the credit union’s Complaints Officer; investigating complaints and ensuring proper controls are in place. - Act as the credit union’s Privacy Officer; investigating privacy concerns and ensuring policies, procedures and proper controls are in place. - Responsible for oversight and maintenance of the FATCA and CRS procedures and processes **Other Duties and Responsibilities** - Other duties as assigned If you have the required skills and experience and are looking to join a dynamic and growing financial institution and team, we would love to hear from you - Please note: Healthcare and Municipal Employees Credit Union has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact HR so that arrangements can be made._ We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **Job Type**: One (1) Full - time vacancy **Primary Location**: Head Office / Remote Hybrid Work Environment Available **Hours of Work**: 35 Hours per week **Benefits**: YES. At HMECU we offer a very comprehensive Benefits Package. 100% Employer Paid Benefits for STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental Coverage and Employee Family Assistance Program. **Pension**: 7% Employer Contribution to our Defined Contribution Pension Plan **Compensation**: S