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Exciting Role for a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Canada Role Overview Step into a pivotal role as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Canada, where your expertise will drive the effective operation of the firms Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) framework. This position offers a blend of hands-on decision-making and regulatory oversight, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and obligations. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Ownership - Act as the designated MLRO and AML Officer for Canada. - Ensure timely and accurate Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings with relevant authorities. - Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, state authorities, and banking partners. Risk and Decision Making - Manage escalation decisions for high-risk customers, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and sanctions-related matters. - Oversee suspicious activity investigations, ensuring appropriate documentation and reporting. - Ensure transaction monitoring and screening processes operate effectively and consistently. Framework and Governance - Maintain AML and CTF policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory expectations. - Support the Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment and ongoing risk assessments. - Monitor regulatory developments and support timely implementation of changes. - Provide clear AML reporting to senior management and the Board. Business and Licensing Support - Offer day-to-day AML guidance to onboarding, operations, product, and risk teams. - Support registration and state licensing applications related to money transmission. - Contribute AML expertise to new products, partners, and market expansion initiatives. - Support AML and CTF training and promote a strong culture of escalation and accountability. Required Experience and Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of experience in AML, CTF, compliance, or financial crime. - Experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, or in a senior AML or Compliance role within financial services or fintech. - Strong working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements. - Hands-on experience with SAR and STR investigations and regulatory interactions. - CAMS or equivalent certification preferred. - Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with regulators and internal stakeholders. If you possess the required expertise and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, this could be the perfect next step in your career.