Financial Crime Senior Manager

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data.

You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

As a Financial Crime Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Establish credibility and relationships with prospective clients by demonstrating technical and industry knowledge across all the PwC FC&C services and identify opportunities for assistance.
• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery (including project economics) of multiple projects, comprising multiple resources and teams and ensure the quality of deliverables and clients are satisfied with the work.
• Oversee several client engagements at a time to ensure the highest level of delivery and client satisfaction.
• Work with OT and security vendors to understand their solution offerings and advise clients on appropriate technologies.
• Act as a technical reference point for the broader AML strategy, governance and risk management, including First Line and Second Line capabilities (Know Your Customer, Customer Risk Rating, Enhanced Due Diligence and second line Transaction monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening), in addition to Risk Control Management.
• Provide thought leadership and direction for the FC practice and contribute to the Intellectual Property of the firm by driving the development of toolkits, methodologies, accelerators and training.
• Involvement with practice development, coaching and mentoring junior members of the team.

• Has experience working in a consulting capacity (project budgeting, engagement staffing, effort estimations, project management of multiple engagements).
• Strong connections within the AML or FC Operations industry through participation in industry forums.
• Familiarity with AML regulation in Canada (FINTRAC) and its applicability to AML/ATF risk and models.
• Experience presenting technical information to non-technical Senior Management/Executive stakeholders.
• Significant experience preparing PowerPoint presentations for business development and project proposals.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams of varying sizes, coaching and providing performance feedback to staff.
• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar quantitative field.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry and financial products.
• Ability to recognize data patterns, quantify potential issues, and identify solutions.
• Experience with reporting/dashboarding tools for AML performance and operational monitoring.
• Knowledge of machine learning (e.g., cluster analysis), AI development and advanced sampling methods.
• Direct experience conducting AML scenario tuning (above-the-line/below-the-line analysis).
• Experience building logistic regression models and performing sensitivity testing (e.g., customer risk rating models).
• Experience conducting sensitivity testing on watchlist/sanctions monitoring applications (i.e., name and payment screening).
• Familiar with model performance and population stability monitoring.
• Familiarity with various AML transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, case management, and watchlist monitoring systems.
• CAMS certification is an asset but not required.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

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