Compliance Officer Team Lead

Purpose

Support the AML Compliance team in implementing a culture of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing compliance to ensure VGW Holdings Limited and its related entities (VGW) are able to mitigate money laundering and funding of terrorism (ML/FT) risk and comply with applicable global legal, regulatory and compliance obligations. The Compliance Officer Team Lead will be responsible for leading a small team that supports our fast-growing North American operations while closely collaborating with, and reporting into, the global AML Compliance team.

Qualifications, skills & experience: 

• 3-4 years US BSA or Canadian PCMLTFA compliance experience.
• CAMS (or equivalent) certifications preferred. 
• Strong knowledge and expertise in financial crime compliance, with a focus on regulations and best practices in the North American region. 
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to investigate and resolve complex financial crime cases.
• Proven track record in people management, including managing a team, providing performance feedback, conducting performance evaluations, coaching and team development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs on AML Compliance and financial crime prevention.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the organization.
• Flexibility to work in a global environment and collaborate effectively with the global financial crimes compliance teams based in other jurisdictions. This includes accommodating different time zones, adjusting schedules as needed and being adaptable to cross-cultural dynamics.

Personal Competencies: 

• Attention to detail. Accurately and carefully follows established procedures for completing work tasks.
• Teamwork and collaboration. Adheres to the team’s expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
• Communication skills. Clearly communicates ideas, information, proposals, instructions, issues, and questions using appropriate tone and language.
• Organizational awareness. Understand the department's purpose and place in the organization. 
• Planning and organizing. Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate.

VGW Canada Inc. is committed to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.  By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. VGW Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise our Talent Acquisition Specialist in advance should accommodation be required.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.