FIU Team Lead

Job Title: FIU Team Lead

Location:
Markham, Ontario

Job Type:
Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced AML professional to lead the
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
and support key components of the Bank's AML/ATF program. This role oversees
day-to-day FIU operations
, ensures quality and accuracy in
transaction monitoring and reporting
, and contributes to a strong
AML compliance
culture across the Bank. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep AML/ATF knowledge, and proven experience in investigative and operational AML functions within financial institutions.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee daily FIU operations
  , ensuring high-quality case reviews and timely escalation of AML/ATF matters.
• Review and approve transaction monitoring alerts
  , unusual transaction cases, and related investigative documentation.
• Prepare unusual transaction reports for submission to the AML Centre Head and CAMLO.
• Handle requests for Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
  and
  Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
  client approvals.
• Support and conduct
  quarterly QA reviews
  , including KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, internal list updates, and adverse media monitoring.
• Review UTR cases submitted by business units and finalize decisions with proper documentation.
• Assist in preparing
  STRs to FINTRAC
  , including data validation and QA on submitted reports.
• Monitor FIU processes to ensure compliance with internal AML/ATF policies, privacy, record-keeping, and business continuity requirements.
• Identify regulatory changes, emerging typologies, and industry trends; recommend updates to FIU or EDD procedures.
• Support the design, enhancement, and implementation of
  FIU and EDD policies, tools, and workflows
  .
• Contribute to AML/ATF training initiatives across the Bank.
• Prepare internal AML management reporting and support audits, reviews, and regulatory requests.
• Provide
  coaching, feedback, mentoring
  , and performance evaluation to FIU team members.
• Perform additional tasks or special projects assigned by the AML Centre Head or Head of Compliance, AML and Operational Risk Department (CAOD).

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of AML/ATF experience
  within financial institutions, with strong exposure to FIU, EDD, and transaction monitoring.
• Leadership or team-lead experience
  in AML operations or FIU highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of
  FINTRAC requirements
  , STR/UTR reporting, AML/ATF system workflows, and financial crime typologies.
• Experience conducting complex investigations involving suspicious transactions, adverse media, and high-risk clients.
• Strong analytical ability with proven skills in pattern identification, data interpretation, and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and summarizing complex findings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills are an asset.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, sound judgment, and high ethical standards.
• Ability to train, mentor, and guide team members in AML best practices.

Bank of China (Canada)
is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Accommodation:
Bank of China (Canada) is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please contact the HR team, and we will be happy to assist.