Senior Consultant, Financial Crimes

Join to apply for the Senior Consultant, Financial Crimes - Data Analytics role at KPMG Canada Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. We don’t just respond to financial crime; we redefine how the industry manages risk. Our newly launched National Financial Crimes Centre of Excellence (FC COE) is a bold step forward in the fight against money laundering, corruption, and emerging threats. This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven team that combines cutting‑edge analytics, global insights, and deep regulatory expertise to protect the financial system and build trust in society. Based in Vancouver, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, or Greater Montreal Area, and connected across Canada, this role offers a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and purpose converge. As part of the FC COE, you’ll work with leading experts and cutting-edge tools to help clients navigate complex financial crime risks and regulatory expectations. What You Will Do As a Technical Consultant or Senior Consultant in KPMG’s National Financial Crimes Centre of Excellence (FC COE), you will support the delivery of technology‑enabled financial crime engagements, helping clients enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their systems, data, and analytics capabilities. Collaborate with a diverse range of regulated entities to tackle financial crime issues, including AML and Global Sanctions, across all lines of defense. Contribute to compliance initiatives by spearheading the development and implementation of innovative solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial crime prevention efforts. Assist in the design, validation, review, optimization, and audit of financial crime models (AML, sanctions, and customer risk), including statistical, machine‑learning, and AI models for a broad spectrum of institutions. Support model tuning, segmentation, and threshold calibration activities to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives. Conduct data analysis and remediation efforts, including data mapping, cleansing, and validation to support system implementation and regulatory reporting. Lead projects that enhance compliance programs by utilizing data analytics and advanced technologies to mitigate risks and streamline processes. Assist in the design and development of assets that employ advanced analytical tools, including intelligent automation and large language models. Help manage engagement risks for both internal and external stakeholders, serve as a solution leader, and provide guidance to team members. Deliver client deliverables such as reports, presentations, and dashboards with clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights. What You Bring To The Role Minimum of 3 years in financial crimes compliance, including AML, Global Sanctions, or Anti‑Bribery & Corruption, or in model risk management. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, data science, computer science, information systems, statistics, math, or a related quantitative field. Master’s degree (MS or MBA) is an asset. Comprehensive understanding of AML schemes and regulatory frameworks, including FINTRAC, OSFI, OCC, OFAC, and FinCEN. Proficiency in data engineering, analytical research, statistical sampling, and technical tools such as SQL, R, Python, or similar. Experience evaluating and enhancing compliance programs, including internal audits, compliance testing, and model validations. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of market solutions for monitoring money laundering risks, including KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions Screening. Exposure to system tuning, threshold calibration, and segmentation techniques for model optimization. Understanding of banking, insurance, and asset management products and services. Compensation Base salary range: $63,500 to $99,500, with potential bonus awards. Total rewards program details available upon request. Values & Commitment to Diversity Integrity – we do what is right Excellence – we never stop learning and improving Courage – we think and act boldly Together – we respect each other and draw strength from our differences For Better – we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Recruitment Process Adjustments & Accommodations At KPMG, we foster an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves. Adjustments such as extra preparation time or micro‑breaks during interviews, and formal accommodations such as accessible communication supports, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. 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