Anti- Laundering; AML Subject Matter Expert

Role
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Anti Money Laundering AML Subject Matter Expert

Location
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Toronto 4 days a week on site

We are seeking an experienced AML Subject Matter Expert with strong expertise in Capital Markets and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to support AML compliance, transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of AML regulations, ETF products, and financial crime risk management.
Experience working as a Business Analyst with strong techno-functional expertise. Hands-on experience writing and analyzing SQL queries for data validation, investigation, reporting, and business analysis.

• Serve as the AML SME for ETF products and ensure compliance with global AML/CTF regulations (FINTRAC, FATF, SEC, FCA).
• Lead KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) activities for institutional clients.
• Conduct AML risk assessments related to ETF fund flows, trading activities, and investor structures.
• Identify, investigate, and elevate suspicious transactions and AML red flags.
• Perform transaction monitoring, alert investigations, and prepare SAR/STR filings.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Operations, and Front Office teams to strengthen AML controls.
• Support regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and AML policy enhancements.
• Provide AML guidance and training focused on ETF products and capital markets.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of AML Compliance experience within Capital Markets or Asset Management.
• Hands-on experience working with ETF products or Exchange-Traded Instruments.
• Strong expertise in:
• AML/CTF Regulations (FINTRAC, FATF, SEC, FCA)
• KYC, CDD, EDD
• AML Investigations & SAR/STR Reporting
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFA, or equivalent are highly preferred.

• Experience with AML platforms such as Actimize, Firco Soft, SAS AML
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• Knowledge of market abuse, insider trading, and financial crime risks.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical controls and system improvements.

• 7+ years of AML Compliance experience
• Capital Markets / Asset Management background
• Hands-on ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) experience
• Strong AML/CTF regulatory knowledge (FINTRAC, FATF, SEC, FCA)
• AML Investigations and SAR/STR filing experience
• Experience with AML tools (Actimize, Firco Soft, SAS AML preferred)
• Excellent stakeholder communication and regulatory audit support experience
• Experience working as a Business Analyst with strong techno-functional expertise.
• Hands-on experience writing and analyzing SQL queries for data validation, investigation, reporting, and business analysis.