AML & Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: AML & Compliance Specialist
Job Type:1-year Contract (with potential for permanent conversion)
Location: Pickering
Work Model: Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite

Our financial services client is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable AML & Compliance Specialist to join their team on a 1-year contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent role. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company’s compliance with Canadian privacy legislation and AML/ATF regulations.

Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with federal and provincial privacy laws.

Conduct privacy impact assessments and advise on data protection strategies.

Maintain and update privacy policies, procedures, and training programs.

Respond to data access requests and support regulatory or customer inspections.

Monitor transactions for suspicious activity and report to the CAMLO as required.

Maintain and improve AML/ATF policies in line with legal and industry standards.

Support customer identification, due diligence, and AML/ATF risk management.

Collaborate with internal teams on compliance training and policy development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in privacy and/or AML compliance, ideally in financial services.

Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy laws and AML/ATF regulations, including FINTRAC guidelines.

Experience developing or supporting privacy policies, strategies, and risk management practices.

Certifications such as CAMS, CIPP/C, or IAPP are considered valuable assets.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong analytical and communication skills.