Role OverviewLead a unified, risk-aligned KYC program across all jurisdictions, ensuring the bank's integrity and regulatory compliance. Drive consistent customer due diligence, strengthen financial crime defenses, and enable a trusted client experience through clear standards, strong governance, and operational excellence.
What You Will Do
Define and own the global KYC strategy, establish and maintain global KYC policies, chair global KYC governance forums, and oversee the bank's global KYC risk framework. Collaborate with the three lines of defense to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a proven track record leading large, complex, multi-jurisdictional KYC programs, deep expertise in global KYC regulations, and the ability to influence senior executives and regulators. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of experience in AML/KYC, financial crimes compliance, or regulatory risk with global financial institutions
- Deep expertise in global KYC regulations (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, FATF, MAS, FinCEN, EU AML directives)
- Proven track record leading large, complex, multi-jurisdictional KYC programs
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and regulators
- Experience driving technology-enabled transformation in KYC or financial crimes operations
- Strong leadership presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible benefits
- 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Paid-time off
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