Head of Compliance - CAMLO - Remote

Overview

As the Director of Regulatory Compliance CAMLO, you will be working as part of Nium’s global, dynamic Compliance team. Our team is responsible for advising the business on all compliance matters and ensuring full compliance with the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and related FINTRAC regulations. In addition to this the team is also responsible for client onboarding, Transaction Monitoring, and for the detection and prevention of financial crime including, money laundering, and terrorist financing. 

In Short

• Develop and manage Financial Crime and AML methodology to manage all sources of regulatory risk.
• Monitor changes to FINTRAC regulations and AML/CTF laws.
• Act as the primary point of contact with FINTRAC and other regulatory bodies.
• Identify control gaps and lead implementation of control enhancements.
• Develop country specific risk assessments.
• Build compliance oversight and testing activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert for compliance-related matters.
• Review and approve high risk business for institutional clients.
• Lead AML external audits and support bank partner requests.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of FINTRAC reports.

Requirements

• At least 10 years’ experience in senior compliance roles.
• Good understanding of the Payments/Fintech industry.
• Knowledge and experience in Canada and North America.
• ACAMS/CRCM certified (preferably).
• Experience with correspondent banking and Financial Institution clients.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify risks and control gaps.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Team player with leadership qualities.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; French is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic global team.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive benefits package.