PwC
PwC
PwC is a global professional services network focused on audit, assurance, consulting, and tax. Its teams work with organizations across financial services, technology, media, telecommunications, and other industries on challenges such as cybersecurity, business transformation, sustainability, and broader business advisory needs. With operations spanning 157 countries and a workforce of more than 276,000 people, PwC combines industry expertise with specialized solutions designed to help clients create and protect value.

PwC Manager, Financial Crime and AML – Toronto

Lead PwC Canada’s Financial Crime advisory work, including AML assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory remediation. Provide risk-based guidance to Canadian and international clients.

Description

  • Direct Financial Crime advisory engagements from initial planning through final delivery
  • Oversee engagement scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and the quality of client deliverables
  • Develop approaches, workplans, and testing methods for AML reviews, regulatory readiness work, program design, and other Financial Crime assignments
  • Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of AML/ATF and sanctions programs
  • Convert regulatory obligations and review findings into practical recommendations, reports, presentations, frameworks, policies, and implementation plans
  • Coordinate several client engagements and workstreams, report progress, and raise issues with practice leaders
  • Develop relationships with client stakeholders and lead interviews and working sessions
  • Explain complex Financial Crime matters clearly to business and compliance stakeholders
  • Guide team members and review the quality of their work
  • Track Canadian and international Financial Crime regulations, enforcement activity, industry standards, and emerging risks
  • Support business development by finding opportunities, preparing proposals and scopes, assisting with pursuits, and strengthening client relationships
  • Work with colleagues across the firm to deliver specialist advice and support the Financial Crime Advisory practice’s growth and quality standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business administration, law, economics, or a related discipline
  • An AML or Financial Crime credential such as CAMS is considered an asset
  • Five to ten years of relevant AML/ATF, sanctions, or broader Financial Crime experience in consulting, financial services, or another regulated industry
  • Strong understanding of AML governance and operational processes
  • Experience independently reviewing or auditing AML programs is considered an asset
  • Excellent written and spoken communication abilities
  • Proven client advisory experience, including senior stakeholder management and presentation of well-supported recommendations
  • Experience leading project teams and workstreams, reviewing outputs, coaching colleagues, and balancing competing priorities
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong knowledge of FINTRAC rules and Canadian Financial Crime risk management expectations
  • Practical experience designing, improving, or independently assessing Financial Crime compliance programs, governance models, risk assessments, policies, procedures, and controls
  • Experience conducting AML effectiveness reviews, regulatory remediation or readiness assessments, AML program implementations, or major Financial Crime transformation programs
  • Awareness of current Financial Crime market developments, leading practices, operating models, processes, and enabling technologies
  • Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving capability
  • Experience reviewing and improving first-line processes and controls for customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting, or other Financial Crime risks
  • Work visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

  • Variable incentive programs may be available to eligible employees
  • Competitive overall compensation
  • Inclusive employee benefits
  • Flexibility programs
  • Comprehensive total rewards offering
  • Accommodation is available throughout the application, interview, and employment process

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