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Governance Team Head, Compliance

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Canada , Richmond Hill

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Banking

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90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Our client, a well-established financial institution, is seeking a Governance Team Head within its Compliance Department. This leadership role is responsible for supporting the design, enhancement, and execution of the bank’s enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering / Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) and Regulatory Compliance (RC) programs. The successful candidate will oversee the governance function of the Compliance team and ensure that compliance activities align with all applicable regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices. This role requires a seasoned compliance professional who can manage regulatory inquiries, supervise analysts, and support strategic initiatives that strengthen the bank’s compliance framework. The Governance Team Head will also play a key role in preparing responses to regulatory requests for information (RFIs), supporting risk assessments and quality assurance initiatives, and providing leadership across compliance-related projects and initiatives. As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, the incumbent will collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure regulatory expectations are met and governance standards remain robust.

Job Responsibility:

  • Update and maintain comprehensive AML and Regulatory Compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to align with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices
  • Manage and support the preparation of timely responses to regulatory requests for information (RFIs) and inquiries from regulatory bodies and auditors
  • Assist with risk assessments, compliance testing, and quality assurance activities to ensure the effectiveness of AML and compliance programs
  • Develop and deliver compliance training materials aligned with departmental policies and regulatory requirements
  • Serve as a Compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technology enhancement initiatives, new product launches, and enterprise-wide projects
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather metrics and produce governance and compliance reporting for senior management and the Board of Directors
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of analysts to ensure successful delivery of governance initiatives and regulatory commitments
  • Support broader compliance initiatives and perform ad hoc governance and regulatory projects as required

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in AML and Regulatory Compliance within a financial services environment
  • Demonstrated experience liaising with regulatory bodies and responding to regulatory inquiries or examinations
  • Strong working knowledge of AML/ATF and regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to Canadian financial institutions
  • Experience interacting with regulators such as Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, and Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • Experience representing institutions in industry forums such as the Canadian Bankers Association or compliance conferences hosted by Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists is considered an asset
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects or initiatives with a compliance or regulatory component
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
  • Fluency in Mandarin (preferred) and/or Cantonese is considered an asset but is not required

Nice to have:

  • Fluency in Mandarin (preferred) and/or Cantonese is considered an asset but is not required
  • Experience representing institutions in industry forums such as the Canadian Bankers Association or compliance conferences hosted by Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists is considered an asset
What we offer:
  • Opportunity to lead a critical governance function within a well-established financial institution
  • Exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting within the compliance framework
  • Involvement in bank-wide regulatory, AML, and compliance initiatives
  • Ability to influence policy development, governance frameworks, and compliance best practices
  • Leadership role with mentorship and team development responsibilities
  • Participation in industry forums and regulatory engagement opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2026

Expiration:
June 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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