Manager, Anti Money Laundering Risk

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1

Are you a seasoned professional with a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk and governance? Do you have a passion for managing risk and ensuring compliance within the financial industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

We're looking for an individual contributor to join our dynamic team. Our team, responsible for the risk function, is focused on assessing and managing the risk associated with various financial products across multiple jurisdictions, including Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia.

As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in the assessment of risk across a wide range of products, ensuring they adhere to Anti-Money Laundering regulations. We have a broad mandate that requires expertise in governance, oversight, and regulatory compliance, making it a perfect opportunity for professionals with strong AML experience. We value diverse backgrounds, and your experience in risk management, compliance, privacy, or operational risk will be a significant advantage.

What We're Looking For:

- Strong AML experience from a risk or governance/oversight perspective or background in risk management, compliance, privacy, or operational risk.
- Consulting experience with a focus on governance, oversight, or project implementation is valued.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Product knowledge, especially in capital markets, is advantageous.

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The Manager, AML Risk provides oversight, monitoring and reporting on AML risks including developing and monitoring risk management frameworks leveraged across BMO to manage AML risks. The Manager will be accountable for providing analytical and data analysis support to derive insight and reporting in support of the AML risk function. The Manager will also be responsible for developing policies & standards, methodologies and controls that increase transparency, accuracy and consistency across groups as well as work with stakeholders to implement methodology, measures and program standards to ensure compliance and identify associated AML risk.
- Acts as a trusted advisor.
- Guides/assists in the identification and classification of issues; recommends action plans.
- Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
- Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
- Assists in the development of strategic plans.
- Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
- Researches existing or emerging requirements & related best practices to assist and develops recommendations for changes/enhancements.
- Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks.
- Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
- Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
- Leads the development and maintenance of the governance system and framework.
- Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
- Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.
- Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
- Leads in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
- Leads and integrates the monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the AML risk program to internal & external stakeholders.
- Leads the management of meetings and maintenance of governing body mandates, oversight and approval guidelines.
- Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support of the AML risk framework.
- Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
- Identifies potential risk situations/ impacts, and make recommendations.
- Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/ regulatory directives and guidance.
- Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders e.g. business stakeholders and Risk Support Areas (RSAs) in providing ‘second line of defense’ AML risk management support.
- Manages queries and mani