About Us
First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 66% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.
About The Role
Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer & VP Credit Risk Management, the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO) & Legal Counsel will join the Executive team at our Head Office in Saskatoon. As CAMLO & Legal Counsel you will have independent oversight and are responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) compliance program. The CAMLO & Legal Counsel ensures the Bank is compliant with all applicable regulatory guidelines, including the Bank Act, PIPEDA, FATCA, PCMLTFA/R, Indian Act, and OSFI and FINTRAC Guidelines. As a CAMLO & Legal Counsel, you will provide legal counsel on corporate and compliance matters. This role is permanent full-time.
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:
- Protect the safety, soundness and reputation of First Nations Bank by ensuring an effective AML/ATF compliance program and reducing the Bank’s risk exposure to financial crimes
- Develop, implement and execute AMLT/ATF business plans, frameworks, strategic objectives, and methodologies for the organization to attain its short and long-term objectives
- Initiate, develop, and recommend policy and procedural changes to maintain regulatory compliance and address any identified deficiencies based on compliance reviews
- Implement new or changing AML/ATF requirements initiated within the Bank, or as required by legislation or regulators
- Ensure the Bank is compliant with all appliable regulatory guidelines and keep current on changing requirements as well as emerging trends and industry best practices as it relates to the Bank
- Manage day to day AML/ATF operations and AML/ATF team
- Maintain the Bank’s AML/ATF and related policies and procedures
- Maintain and monitor the effectiveness of the Bank’s AML compliance program by developing and implementing compliance testing programs, reviewing internal controls to determine areas of improvement, identifying gaps and ensuring these are properly addressed
- Assess and assist in the development and revision of financial products and services to ensure compliance
- Research legal and regulatory changes related to AML/ATF/Sanctions and work with all bank departments to address these in accordance with regulations and laws
- Ensure reporting obligations to FINTRAC, OSFI and other regulatory bodies are accurately completed in a timely manner and make available key information to them as required
- Provide regular updates to Senior Management and the Board regarding the operation of the AML/ATF compliance program
- Develop AML/ATF related training curriculum, update accordingly, and deliver ongoing training programs for employees, management and the board, covering key applicable legal/regulatory requirements
- Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, integrity, compliance and internal controls throughout the organization
- Review, draft and negotiate contracts or agreements
- Provide guidance and advice on financial legal matters, compliance, data privacy, consumer protection, cybersecurity, among others
- Manage the engagement of external counsel
- Manage or participate in special projects as assigned
About You
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Compliance/AML/ATF methodologies and programs
- Knowledge and experience with OSFI and FINTRAC reporting requirements
- Knowledge and experience in a regulated financial services environment and different jurisdictions
- Ability to coach business units on compliance and legal matters
- Detail oriented and the ability to work on various projects at the same time under time constraints
- Experience with regulatory compliance tools and systems (i.e. Verifin, Ethidex)
Qualifications:
- Law degree from a recognized university and member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan or other provinces
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at a regulated financial institution or regulatory agency in a compliance, AML, audit, or fraud role or at least 5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
- 3 years’ managing employees
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS) certificate or Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute (CAMLI) designation is an asset
- Acceptable criminal record and credit checks
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.