Senior Manager, AML Internal Audit

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Manager Financial Crimes and AML Audit is a curious, dynamic, adaptable, solution-oriented leader and self-starter. A subject matter expert in risk management with knowledge of the AML/Sanctions regulatory compliance framework and corporate governance preferably from larger financial institutions. You will be leading enterprise-level audit assurance projects, validating the remediation of Financial Crimes regulatory issues, contributing to the development of continuous assurance/monitoring audit approaches leveraging data analytics and data visualization, and development of Audit’s Financial Crimes and AML Center of Excellence (CoE). You will also act as a trusted advisor to auditees and business platform/regional audit teams globally.

What will you do?

• Using a risk-based approach lead the end-to-end execution of enterprise level Financial Crimes and AML audit projects effectively and efficiently, while adding value and utilizing data analytics.
• Manage Audit’s coordination and validation of remediated Financial Crimes-related regulatory findings.
• Actively contribute to the development of continuous monitoring and continuous assurance using data analytics, and the development of Audit’s Financial Crimes and AML Center of Excellence.
• Work closely with regional and business platform audit teams in the capacity of a trusted advisor to ensure adequate and risk-based coverage of Financial Crimes and AML risk in regional/platform audit projects.
• Proactively initiate discussions and solutions to new opportunities, challenges and approaches, and challenge status quo.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining a positive, collaborative, transparent and productive working environment within the CoE.
• Develop and maintain authentic, positive and productive working relationships with senior leadership in Financial Crimes and AML and in Audit.
• Actively monitor and assess global Financial Crimes and AML compliance developments and emerging risks.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong emotional intelligence, leadership and stakeholder management skills to motivate and deliver in a team engagement environment, prioritize client needs, whilst having the ability to multitask, prioritize and adapt to a fast changing environment.
• 7+ years of experience in risk management; AML, ATF and Sanctions compliance management; in a large financial institution, professional consulting/accounting firm or a compliance/regulatory environment. University degree (e.g. business, accounting, legal) and professional designation in financial crimes/AML (e.g. CAMS, CFCS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated critical thinking.
• Knowledge of key AML/Sanctions compliance regulations (at minimum Canadian (PCMLTFA/R, OSFI, FINTRAC), US (BSA) and UK regulations in the financial services industry).
• Experience building, using and interpreting data extracts, data visualization and reporting (Tableau), and/or analytical skills.

Nice-to-have

• Professional designation (e.g. accounting, audit, risk management certifications).
• Post-graduate degree (e.g. P. Eng., MSc - Data Science).
• Experience in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in an audit lead role.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Flexible work/life balance options.

Job Details

Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: INTERNAL AUDIT
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2026-01-23
Application Deadline: 2026-06-01