AML Operations Officer III - TDJP00058886

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled AML Operations Officer III to join their dynamic Client Due Diligence (CDD) team within Wholesale Banking & Capital Markets Operations.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in conducting end-to-end Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) due diligence for high-profile Capital Markets clients during onboarding, periodic reviews, and ongoing monitoring. Beyond hands-on onboarding execution, you will mentor junior team members, assist in managing workflow queues, handle complex risk escalations, and drive process improvement initiatives.

As an AML Operations Officer III, you will act as a senior technical subject matter expert and operational driver within the Client Due Diligence unit. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless client onboarding and adherence to strict regulatory standards across Canadian and U.S. frameworks (including PCMLTFA, FATCA, CRS, and CIRO).

You will balance day-to-day high-complexity KYC/AML file execution with workflow queue management, secondary file reviews, mentorship, and project leadership aimed at optimizing operations and technology.

Advantages
•Reputable Employer: Gain valuable experience working with one of North America’s top financial institutions and a recognized leader in Wholesale Banking.
•Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, highly collaborative, and well-structured team environment of dedicated professionals.
•Long-Term Engagement: Stable contract duration through September 2027, with potential opportunities for extension or conversion.
•Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite in downtown Toronto).
•Strategic Exposure: High visibility role involving project leadership, team mentorship, and direct collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders across the dealer business.

Responsibilities
•Client Onboarding & Due Diligence: Execute end-to-end KYC due diligence and client onboarding for Capital Markets institutional clients, periodic reviews, and ad-hoc maintenance while ensuring compliance with PCMLTFA, FATCA, CRS, and CIRO regulations.
•Secondary Reviews & Escalations: Conduct secondary risk reviews of complex AML files completed by junior analysts, ensuring precision, risk accuracy, and compliance with high-quality standards. Handle and resolve complex escalations with key internal business partners.
•Workflow & SLA Management: Oversee and manage client onboarding work queues to ensure strict adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational metrics.
•Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, train, and mentor junior team members on evolving AML regulations, internal policies, and best-in-class onboarding workflows.
•Project Management & Process Improvement: Lead and contribute to departmental projects, process enhancements, system implementations, and continuous risk mitigation initiatives.
•Audit & Regulatory Support: Assist leadership in regulatory exams and audit preparations by gathering, analyzing, and presenting required compliance documentation and operational metrics.
•Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with business line managers, sales & trading desks, and compliance officers to address operational bottlenecks and maintain high client service standards.

Qualifications
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related discipline is required.
•Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated AML / KYC experience specifically focused on Client Onboarding (experience exclusive to Transaction Monitoring will not be considered).
•Domain Knowledge: Strong background in Capital Markets / Wholesale Banking environments is strongly preferred.
•Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of AML/KYC regulatory frameworks, including PCMLTFA, FATCA, CRS, CIRO, and broader industry trends.
•Certifications: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is considered a strong asset.

•Technical Skills:
oIntermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
oExposure to financial/data platforms and tools such as Bloomberg, Impact, UI Path, Alteryx, or VBA is an asset.

•Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong influence, problem-solving, and time-management skills to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Summary
If you bring a strong background in Capital Markets client onboarding, deep regulatory expertise, and strong leadership capabilities, this is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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