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Senior Counsel, AML/Financial Crimes

2 weeks ago


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

Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As Senior Counsel, AML/Financial Crimes, you will support the goals of the SVP & Deputy General Counsel, Products & Businesses in achieving the business/operations, strategic priorities and operational performance goals of the Law Group. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel, AML/Financial Crimes, Canadian Regulatory & Cross-Border, you will provide legal services across the enterprise, focusing on legal and regulatory matters relating to financial crimes, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, and sanctions compliance. Provides legal services across the enterprise, focusing on legal and regulatory matters relating to financial crimes, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, and sanctions compliance.

What will you do?

  • Provide legal and strategic advice on Canada's AML/ATF framework under the PCMLTFA, related regulations, and guidance.
  • Advise on compliance with Canadian sanctions legislation and regulations
  • Support regulatory examinations, reviews, and inquiries by FINTRAC, OSFI, and other regulatory or law enforcement authorities.
  • Advise on the development, enhancement, and implementation of the bank's enterprise-wide AML, ATF, and sanctions compliance programs.
  • Monitor and interpret evolving legislative, regulatory, and enforcement trends in Canada and internationally, advising on their impact to the bank.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and participate in governance forums relating to financial crime compliance.

What do you need to succeed?

  • Law degree (LL.B./J.D.) and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
  • 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm, regulator, or in-house financial services business.
  • In-depth knowledge of the PCMLTFA and associated regulations, Canadian sanctions regimes, and related guidance.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with FINTRAC, OSFI, Global Affairs Canada, and/or the Department of Finance.
  • Strong understanding of the Canadian financial services sector, banking operations, and international financial crime frameworks (e.g., FATF).
  • Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical and risk-based legal advice in a complex regulatory environment.

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills
Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management

Additional Job Details
Address:
ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:
Toronto

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week:
37.5

Employment Type:
Full time

Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Type:
Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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