Senior Manager, AML Governance and Policy

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SENIOR MANAGER, AML GOVERNANCE AND POLICY

Please note: The application deadline for this position is May 5th, 2026 @8am EST

Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Manager of AML Governance and Policy who will be responsible for the Oversight of the AML Compliance framework, ensuring the health of the program by managing policy, monitoring its effectiveness, and reporting on its status. This role sets out the necessary rules and standards of the business, with the primary goal of achieving compliance with the law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Management & Framework Oversight:

• Maintain oversight of the framework and manage policy, monitor effectiveness, and report on the health of the program.

• Conduct quality control and program effectiveness testing, which includes aspects of an internal audit function.

• Audit Management and conducts the Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment.

• Team Leadership and Operations:

• Provide team oversight/management, including coaching and feedback

• Oversee capacity planning and hiring for the team.

• Understands opportunities for optimization and strategically plans the evolution of the Governance and Policy team by assessing the needs of the organization’s structure

• Leads productivity meeting discussions, monitoring quality of work and identifying training opportunities.

• Work directly with the FIU team to implement checklists and guidelines and execute them with the team.

• Identifies opportunities for operational effectiveness and executes on them.

• Policy and Standards Development:

• Define the rules and standards to ensure compliance with the law.

• Drive policy and procedural updates.

• Monitor and integrate industry and regulatory updates (FINTRAC etc.).

• Compliance and Risk Reporting:

• Oversee reporting for various bodies, including CIRO & OSC UN Reporting, FINTRAC reporting including STR, LVCTR, and EFTR.

• Provide qualitative reporting for Management Team and Audit and Risk Committee Reporting.

• Training Program Management:

• AML Training Program management, including development, deployment and completion tracking.

• Oversee training for the AML Team (covering updated policies, procedures, product offerings, and TM rules, etc.).

• Manage Company wide training and department-specific (ad hoc) training.

• External and Remediation Engagement:

• Lead external party requests, specifically handling requests from banking or liquidity partners.

• Drive the execution of incidents & remediation projects.

• Working directly with the Senior Manager, FIU for support on remediation or other projects, as needed.

The primary goal of the Governance and Policy role is compliance with the law. This is achieved by setting out the rules and standards.

MUST HAVE:

• Minimum 7+ years of comprehensive experience in AML compliance, auditing, or risk management within the financial services industry.

• Experience leading remediation projects and/or issues management oversight

• Experience working with the regulators and/or AML Effectiveness Review auditors

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar certification is generally preferred.

• Deep understanding of Canadian AML/ATF legislation (PCMLTFA), FINTRAC guidelines, CIRO Rulebook and international standards, and Canada’s National Inherent Risk Assessment (NIRA).

• Strong analytical capabilities for complex data, excellent communication skills (for executive reporting), and experience with data visualization tools

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

WHY WEALTHSIMPLE?

🌸 Top-tier health benefits and life insurance

📈 Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business

🌴 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year

✈️ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year

👥 Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS

🌎 We are a hybrid team with over 1,500 employees across North America. The people are one of the best parts of working here: you'll collaborate with incredibly talented, curious, and driven teammates who are deeply committed to doing great work.

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Inclusion Statement: We're building products for a diverse world, and we need a diverse team to do it well. We strongly encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Accessibility Statement: We're committed to an accessible hiring experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process, please let us know — we'll work with you to make sure you have what you need. We also welcome any feedback on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.

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