Manager, Compliance - MLTF Risk Management

Location: Montreal

Seeing beyond numbers™

At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive. Today, we have over 2,800 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States. We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

This

role sits within Laurentian Bank.

The Manager, Compliance, coordinates the team's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing (AML/ATF) activities. He/she reports to the Senior Manager, Compliance, Operational Risk and AML/ATF Risk Management for the Governance, Risk and Compliance, Personal Banking business unit. The incumbent manages the team's advisors and analysts.
Responsibilities

Know and understand the AML/ATF regulations and be able to apply them in a banking context.

Coordinate the work of the team's advisors and analysts. Foster a motivating work environment in which results are delivered on time.

Review reports and analyses prepared by his/her team to ensure rigorous, compliant work.

Contribute to the development of the team's advisors and analysts; ensure that each person receives regular coaching.

Advise and offer any needed support to the Personal Banking business line and act as an expert on AML/ATF and in AML/ATF risk management. Ensure that this business line's procedures comply with current standards.

Use his/her expertise on the AML/ATF to contribute to initiatives related to AML/ATF risk management that affect the Personal Banking business line.

Prepare various reports and analyses for the CAML/ATF support office or Personal Banking senior management.

Keep the team's procedures up to date to ensure compliance with the Bank's AML/ATF policy and current regulations. Propose solutions to optimize the team's work.

Prepare reporting for Personal Banking senior management and the CAML/ATF support office.

Collaborate on a regular basis with the CAML/ATF support office, the Financial Crime and AML/ATF team and the Internal Audit department.

Promote compliance with the Bank's AML/ATF standards and highlight the importance of preventing, detecting and deterring AML/ATF.

Support the Senior Manager and perform any tasks of a similar or general nature requested by his/her superior or required as part of his/her duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field

At least eight years of relevant experience

At least three years of experience in people management

Bilingualism* (spoken and written French and English)

Experience in banking

Strong coaching skills

Ability to make decisions and find solutions

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Assets

CAMS certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

* Professional working proficiency in French and English languages required as position involves frequent written and oral communication on complex matters with internal and external parties in both languages.

What Laurentian Bank has to offer you

The total compensation offered by Laurentian Bank encompasses a comprehensive range of benefits, highlighting our commitment to the well-being and success of our employees.

Here are some of the key points of our offering:

The actual annual base salary offered will take into account internal equity, skills, and experience among other factors.

Total compensation: Earn a comprehensive compensation package that includes annual reviews and performance-based bonuses.

Work model: We prioritize a hybrid work model based on business needs.

Stock purchase plan: Become not just an employee, but a Laurentian Bank shareholder. Employer matching takes your investment even further.

Time off: In addition to paid vacation, we provide floating days and leave options to accommodate the diverse needs of our employees. Plus, as an extra perk, you also get a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.

Health and wellness: Take care of your health and well-being with access to healthcare professionals, our Employee and Family…