Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading professional services company based in Toronto, ON. We are currently hiring an AML Internal Auditor in Toronto to join their team on a contract basis of 4-5 months, which has the possibility of extension. This candidate will be required to work 2-3 days in office.

Your new role

• Using a risk-based approach lead the end-to-end execution of enterprise level Financial Crimes and AML audit projects effectively and efficiently.
• Review clients’ operational processes to identity potential enhancements and to assess and mitigate risk.
• Execute independent assessments of clients’ AML compliance program against regulatory requirements, guidance and industry practices.
• Manage Audit's coordination and validation of remediated Financial Crimes-related regulatory findings.
• Support clients Internal Audit AML functions in executing and leading AML internal audits, including control testing and validation of management remediation to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Coach junior members of the team to foster their professional development.
• Develop and maintain authentic, positive and productive working relationships with management and staff in Financial Crimes and AML and in Audit.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary to support client engagements.

• Execute various testing steps as part of Enterprise AML Program independent assessments.
• Identify key issues, carrying out the relevant analysis, interpreting results, and reporting key findings relevant to AML/ATF Compliance.
• Maintain strong knowledge and skills sets relevant to industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct walkthrough, test of design and test of operating effectiveness.
• Support the engagement manager in the regulatory validation closure memo.
• Support the engagement manager in the reporting phase.

What you'll need to succeed

• 8 years of combined experience in Internal Audit and AML for Manager, 2 to 3 years of combined experience in Internal Audit and AML for Senior Consultant.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• CAMS, CFCS, CIA and/or other applicable designations
• A bachelor’s in accounting, legal or any other relevant field of study
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French would be an asset)
• Knowledge of key AML/Sanctions compliance regulations at minimum Canadian (PCMLTFA/R, OSFI, FINTRAC).

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and be part of a dynamic team.

What you need to do now

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