Director,FinCrime Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

Position: Director, Tangerine FinCrime - Tangerine

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will:

Fin Crime Oversight (AML and Fraud): Take ownership of our AML and Fraud strategy and processes, including conducting new client risk assessments, existing client monitoring, fraud and financial crime detection, case investigation, and assistance with regulatory reporting. You will engage with other leaders, strategically managing priorities to maximize impact, remain focused on managing the security and protection of Tangerine and our clients.

Client-centric mindset: Act as a champion for our clients and understand their needs across onboarding and in-life journeys, reinforcing these needs to your team as they facilitate exceptional client experiences and outcomes.

Security and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure Tangerine complies with AML and Fraud regulatory requirements to protect our clients and the bank from financial crime and ultimately financial harm. Maintain a strong focus on data protection and creating a strong speak-up culture.

Data Insights: Leverage data analytics to monitor performance metrics (e.g., fraud detection accuracy, false positive rates, fraud trends, and actual fraud incidence etc.) to evaluate performance, pinpoint areas for enhancement and comply with regulatory requirements.

Innovation: Drive the continuous enhancement of our AML and Fraud processes, ensuring they meet evolving client needs while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and adaptation.

Relationship Management and

Collaboration:

Build and maintain strong relationships across key teams – Global Fraud Management, AML, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Risk and more – acting as the primary contact for Fin Crime related inquiries and escalations, ensuring a swift and professional resolution. Collaborate with other leads across the business to drive continuous change activities, such as new features or products.

Executes and administers the responsibilities, on behalf of the Vice President, Business Risk & Fraud Management, including providing first line Fraud and AML advice in compliance with applicable enterprise standards/policies to Tangerine Bank’s business units, providing Fin Crime project/program support.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

Bachelor’s Degree (University Degree) or post-secondary education

Minimum of 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Compliance, Risk Management, or related functions within major financial institutions; or equivalent in education and years of experience. In addition,

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Compliance, Risk Management, or related functions within major financial institutions.

Deep knowledge of AML/ATF regulations, transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory reporting, fraud operations, fraud detection technologies, and emerging threat landscapes.

Demonstrated success leading large operational teams and complex transformation initiatives.

Strong judgment, analytical ability, and decision-making in high-risk environments.

Proven track record of building stakeholder relationships, influencing across functions, and leading large-scale change.

Advanced communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex content for executive audiences.

CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

What's in it for you?

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team of Client-focused go-getters looking to learn from each other in an environment that celebrates and recognizes success!

You will have access to thousands of online and in person courses so you can shape your career growth with the support from diverse industry leaders.

You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total wellbeing through our Tangerine benefits*.

You belong here, we are equal and un-complicated. Bring your true self to work, dress codes don’t apply here.

You will enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors.

* Tangerine employees participate in Scotiabank’s pension & benefits programs (available to permanent employees)

Director, FinCrime