Director, Engineering and Build- Anti-Money Laundering Technology,GFT

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada RBC Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader for the Director of Architecture – AML position. The successful candidate will lead the architectural design and technology strategy for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) unit. This role will ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions in compliance with regulatory requirements, while supporting the organization's overall risk management objectives.

What will you do?

  • Lead the development and execution of the architectural strategy for AML technology, ensuring alignment with the company's enterprise architecture and business goals.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and business units, to design and implement effective AML solutions.

  • Ensure AML technology solutions meet regulatory compliance standards (e.g., FINTRAC, OFAC) and internal risk policies.

  • Provide thought leadership and innovation in architecture and technology to combat evolving financial crime threats.

  • Oversee the end-to-end architecture for AML applications, including data architecture, API architecture, and cloud strategy.

  • Participate in executive-level discussions and provide strategic insight into technology trends in AML and financial crime risk management.

  • Manage vendor relationships and assess third-party solutions for AML, ensuring they meet the company's standards for integration, security, and performance.

  • Drive continuous improvements to the AML systems, focusing on scalability, performance, and the integration of AI/ML models.

  • Oversee the technology roadmap and budgeting process for AML architecture.

What you need to Succeed?

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

  • 10+ years of experience in IT architecture roles, with at least 5 years in leadership positions.

  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing AML systems and solutions.

  • Knowledge of AML regulations and financial crime compliance standards.

  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience with cloud-native AML solutions.

  • Hands-on experience with data modeling, API integration, and MLOps environments.

  • Proven track record of leading architecture teams and delivering successful IT transformation projects.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have:

  • Certifications in AML, such as CAMS or similar.

  • Experience with AI/ML model deployment in AML environments.

  • Understanding of blockchain and its application in AML technology

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader for the Director of Architecture – AML position. The successful candidate will lead the architectural design and technology strategy for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) unit. This role will ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions in compliance with regulatory requirements, while supporting the organization's overall risk management objectives.

What will you do?

  • Lead the development and execution of the architectural strategy for AML technology, ensuring alignment with the company's enterprise architecture and business goals.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and business units, to design and implement effective AML solutions.

  • Ensure AML technology solutions meet regulatory compliance standards (e.g., FINTRAC, OFAC) and internal risk policies.

  • Provide thought leadership and innovation in architecture and technology to combat evolving financial crime threats.

  • Oversee the end-to-end architecture for AML applications, including data architecture, API architecture, and cloud strategy.

  • Participate in executive-level discussions and provide strategic insight into technology trends in AML and financial crime risk management.

  • Manage vendor relationships and assess third-party solutions for AML, ensuring they meet the company's standards for integration, security, and performance.

  • Drive continuous improvements to the AML systems, focusing on scalability, performance, and the integration of AI/ML models.

  • Oversee the technology roadmap and budgeting process for AML architecture.

What you need to Succeed?

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

  • 10+ years of experience in IT architecture roles, with at least 5 years in leadership positions.

  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing AML systems and solutions.

  • Knowledge of AML regulations and financial crime compliance standards.

  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience with cloud-native AML solutions.

  • Hands-on experience with data modeling, API integration, and MLOps environments.

  • Proven track record of leading architecture teams and delivering successful IT transformation projects.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have:

  • Certifications in AML, such as CAMS or similar.

  • Experience with AI/ML model deployment in AML environments.

  • Understanding of blockchain and its application in AML technology

Job Skills

Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Snowflake (Platform), Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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