AntiMoney Laundering AML Subject Matter Expert

Job Title: AML Subject Matter Expert Location: Toronto, ON (4x onsite a week) Employment Type: Contract Pay Rate: CAD$70 - $80/HR INC Interview Type: Face 2 Face (Onsite Interview Only) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Anti Money Laundering AML Subject Matter Expert SME with strong exposure to Exchange Traded Funds ETF and capital markets operations The candidate will play a critical role in enhancing AML frameworks ensuring regulatory compliance and providing domain expertise across ETF products and related financial transactions

• Act as the AML SME for ETF products ensuring alignment with global AMLCTF regulations e.g. FINTRAC FATF SEC FCA
• Provide expertise on Know Your Customer KYC Customer Due Diligence CDD Enhanced Due Diligence EDD processes specific to ETFs and institutional clients
• Support AML risk assessments related to fund flows trading activity and investor structures
• Identify and escalate suspicious transactions patterns and red flags in ETF trading and subscriptions redemptions
• Collaborate with Compliance Legal and Risk teams to ensure adherence to AML policies and regulatory requirements

ETF Domain Expertise

• Demonstrate deep understanding of ETF lifecycle including creation redemption processes authorized participants APs and market makers
• Analyze ETF transaction flows and liquidity patterns to detect potential AML risks
• Support onboarding and monitoring of institutional clients brokers and intermediaries involved in ETFs

Monitoring Investigations

• Lead or support transaction monitoring and alert investigations related to ETF activities
• Develop and refine AML scenarios rules and typologies relevant to capital markets and ETFs
• Conduct complex investigations and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports SARsSTRs

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with technology teams to enhance AML systems and surveillance tools
• Work with front office middle office and operations teams to improve AML controls
• Provide guidance and training to teams on AML practices specific to ETFs

Regulatory Audit Support

• Support regulatory exams audits and compliance reviews
• Maintain UpToDate knowledge of AML regulations ETF regulatory landscape and emerging risks
• Assist in developing and updating AML policies procedures and controls

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Law or related field
• 7 years of experience in AM compliance within capital markets or asset management
• Proven experience working with ETF products or exchange traded instruments
• Strong knowledge of

• AMLCTF regulations FINTRAC FATF global frameworks
• KYCCDDEDD processes
• Trade surveillance and transaction monitoring systems

• Experience in AML investigations and SARSTR filing
• Professional certifications preferred CAMS CFA or equivalent

Preferred Skills

• Handson experience with AML tools e.g. Actimize Fircosoft SAS AML
• Understanding of market abuse insider trading and financial crime risks in ETFs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and system enhancements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• AML regulatory expertise
• Capital markets ETF domain knowledge
• Risk assessment investigation
• Data analysis monitoring
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Process improvement mindset

Disclaimer: AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.