Job description:
As the CFS AML Risk Management (CARM) Team Manager, you will lead, motivate, and manage a high-performance team of AML analysts. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Set clear performance targets and deliverables related to customer due diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Provide expert guidance and constructive advice to team members, business units, and branch stakeholders on CDD and EDD activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Implement strategies to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness in conducting due diligence reviews.
- Assist the CARM Team Lead in reviewing and approving CDD and EDD cases conducted by AML analysts, ensuring thoroughness and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Stay abreast of AML/CFT and sanction regulations, internal policies, industry trends, and best practices to ensure the team's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance, legal, and business units, to ensure consistent application of AML/CFT and sanction policies and procedures.
- Support other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the AML/CFT function.
Skills required:
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop team members.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in AML, specifically in transaction monitoring, customer screening and enhanced customer due diligence
- Ability to work effectively under tight timelines and pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
