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Senior Compliance Officer – AML & Cross-Border Payments
Toronto, Ontario · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$180kDetected 20 days ago
ComplianceAccountingInternal Audit
About the role
- Cross-Border Payments & FX Compliance Provide compliance oversight for cross-border remittance and foreign exchange transactions, including offshore RMB flows.
- Review transaction structures to ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the company's AML/ATF compliance program in accordance with FINTRAC regulations and Canadian MSB requirements.
- Develop and maintain policies related to:
- Partner MSO institutions in Hong Kong.
- Act as the primary compliance liaison with external auditors, regulators, and banking partners.
- Support internal and external AML audits and regulatory examinations.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in AML compliance, financial regulatory compliance, or financial crime risk management.
- Experience in foreign exchange, remittance, or international payment businesses.
- Experience with Money Services Business (MSB) or payment institutions.
- Strong knowledge of: FINTRAC AML regulations, Canadian MSB compliance requirements, AML transaction monitoring systems, and Sanctions screening frameworks.
- Experience
- Preferred experience:
Nice to have
- Experience working with Hong Kong financial institutions, MSO, or Asian remittance markets.
- Experience handling offshore RMB or cross-border currency settlement.
- Experience dealing with external AML audits and regulatory examinations.
- Regulatory Knowledge
- FINTRAC AML regulations, Canadian MSB compliance requirements, AML transaction monitoring systems, and Sanctions screening frameworks.
- Knowledge of Hong Kong AML regulations or MSO regulatory frameworks is a strong advantage.
- Certifications (Preferred)
- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
Skills
- Experience working with Hong Kong financial institutions or within major Asian remittance corridors is highly desirable.
Compensation
- A chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team
- Tremendous opportunities for Growth and Development
- Salary: $120K-180K
Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Vacation Leave
- Learning and Professional Development Support
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