Job Title: Senior Technical Delivery Program Manager (AML / Financial Crime)Client: Royal Bank of CanadaLocation: Toronto (Hybrid 4 Days WFO)Duration: 612 MonthsExperience Required: 10+ YearsDomain: Financial Crime Compliance / Risk TechnologyRole OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Technical Delivery Program Manager with strong expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Compliance. This role serves as a critical bridge between regulatory requirements and complex technical systems, ensuring the successful delivery of AML technology initiatives within a highly regulated banking environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram ExecutionLead end-to-end delivery of AML and Financial Crime technology programsDrive execution of the technical roadmap, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved across systemsStakeholder ManagementAct as the primary liaison between Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Engineering teamsCommunicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholdersTechnology & TransformationManage modernization of legacy AML systems to scalable, cloud-based or AI-driven architecturesSupport implementations such as real-time transaction monitoring and entity resolution platformsRegulatory & Risk AlignmentEnsure all solutions meet global regulatory standards and audit requirementsIdentify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation strategiesVendor & Tool ManagementManage third-party Financial Crime platforms and oversee integration with internal systemsEnsure vendor solutions align with enterprise architecture and compliance standardsTechnical Domain ExpertiseFinancial Crime KnowledgeDeep understanding of AML lifecycle including:Customer Due Diligence (CDD)Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)Experience with:Sanctions and PEP screeningWatchlist management (OFAC, UN, EU)Knowledge of financial crime typologies such as structuring, trade-based money laundering, and crypto-related risksTechnical ProficiencyExperience delivering large-scale programs on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Hands-on exposure to big data technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, or HadoopFamiliarity with AI/ML-based fraud detection systems and Model Risk Management (MRM)Strong understanding of data governance, data lineage, and data quality frameworksRequired Skills & Experience10+ years of experience in technical program managementMinimum 5+ years in Financial Crime Compliance or Risk TechnologyStrong experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies in regulated environmentsProven ability to lead large, cross-functional, and geographically distributed teamsExcellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skillsPreferred CertificationsPMP (Project Management Professional)CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)CSM (Certified Scrum Master)
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Senior Technical Delivery Program Manager