Senior Manager, US AML Advisory – Capital Markets

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This position is responsible for assessing money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risks associated with customers, as well as supporting execution of AML’s ongoing oversight of US Capital Markets. In addition, this position has involvement with initiatives and execution of annually-defined strategic objectives of AML. The candidate is expected to proactively collaborate on a number of matters with internal stakeholders in AML, technology & infrastructure, and line of business team members.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assess customer ML/TF risk based on multiple risk factors defined by internal policies, standards, methodology, and guidance, as well as serve as a liaison for correct facilitation of line of business escalations within the AML group.
• Assist in execution of annual ML/TF and Sanctions risk assessments, including compiling data and performing a variety of calculations using such data
• Support execution of AML Advisory’s ongoing oversight function with regards to customers/accounts and issue remediation, as well as assist with improvements to the oversight and advisory functions
• Continually gain familiarity with each line of business, technology & infrastructure, and their strategic initiatives, which includes gaining the ability to understand the impact of initiatives on operations
• Coordinate stakeholder engagements in order to execute oversight function, support initiatives, champion process improvement, etc.
• Develop specialized training material to support building knowledge of Capital Markets products and the ML/TF risks involved with such products within lines of business and within the AML group.
• Manage maintenance of job aids related to ongoing oversight and risk assessment activities as relates to Capital markets, as well as assist with updates to procedures
• Support AML Advisory initiatives and execution of annually-defined strategic objectives, as well as support periodic capacity pressures within AML Advisory

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience related to anti-money laundering and/or enterprise risk management
• Knowledge of US AML laws and regulations, including familiarity with US Sanctions programs
• Understanding of capital markets operations, infrastructure and payment processing preferred
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills to build trust amongst all stakeholders
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage competing/demanding priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously

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