Senior Manager, Financial Crimes- Data Analytics

Coordinate the management and execution of client engagements focused on financial crimes analytics in anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions compliance, anti-corruption, and anti-tax evasion.,Lead a team of financial crime Consultants and Senior Consultants while ensuring the quality of deliverables meets KPMG's standards and clients' needs.,Act as subject matter expert on financial crimes technology and analytics.,Collaborate with a diverse range of regulated entities to tackle financial crime issues, including AML and Global Sanctions, across all three lines of defense.,Support Financial Crimes leaders in the financial services sector with analytical and technology-driven tasks.,Lead financial crimes compliance analytics initiatives by spearheading the development and implementation of innovative solutions.,Lead the design, validation, review, optimization, and audit across various financial crimes models (AML TM, Sanctions, Customer Risk, etc.).,Lead model tuning, segmentation, and threshold calibration activities to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.,Lead data analysis and remediation efforts, including data mapping, cleansing, and validation.,Serve as a subject matter expert in projects aimed at enhancing compliance programs by utilizing data analytics and advanced technologies.,Conduct data analytics to test and validate financial crime systems and models using SQL, Python, R, and other programming languages.,Lead in the design and development of assets that employ advanced analytical tools, including intelligent automation, large language models.,Lead management in recognizing, escalating, and managing engagement risks for both internal and external stakeholders.,Serve as a solution leader for the leadership team, overseeing specific components of engagements, supervising staff-level teams, and providing guidance and training.,Lead implementation and application of advanced analytical methodologies to improve the detection, reduction of false positives, and reporting of financial crimes.,Support clients with technical risk and control reviews, ensuring compliance projects are executed accurately and aligned with regulatory requirements.,Collaborate with cross-functional teams across KPMG's national and global network.,Mentor and develop junior team members.

A minimum of 8+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance (Anti-Money Laundering, Global Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption) or in model risk management within financial or professional services sectors.,Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, data science, computer science, information systems, statistics, math, or a related quantitative field.,Master's degree (MS or MBA) in the aforementioned areas is considered an asset.,A comprehensive understanding of prevalent money laundering schemes and the legal and regulatory framework surrounding AML and sanctions (FINTRAC, OSFI, OCC, OFAC, FinCEN).,Experience with applications and packages related to Transaction Monitoring Vendor Solutions, KYC Vendor Solutions, and OFAC sanctions screening solutions is advantageous.,Proficiency in data engineering, analytical research, statistical sampling, and technical skills, with substantial experience in data analysis or database management tools such as SQL, R, Python, or similar technologies.,Demonstrated experience in evaluating, assessing, and enhancing financial crimes compliance programs, including conducting internal audits, compliance testing reviews, and model validations.,Strong familiarity with vendor solutions, including KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions Screening, is preferred.,Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to meet team and business needs.,Experience in auditing, testing, or quality assurance of AML and/or OFAC controls and processes is essential.,Strong writing skills across various formats, including reports and presentations, along with significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.,Extensive knowledge of the technologies and solutions available on the market for monitoring and assessment of the risk of money laundering.,Experience in leading system tuning, threshold calibration, and segmentation techniques to support model optimization.,Understanding of laws, regulations and best practices that address financial crimes.,Understanding of banking, insurance, asset management products and services, and existing technologies in the market.,Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to present complex strategic topics to a diverse group of stakeholders.

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree considered an asset)

Comprehensive health and dental benefits, wellness subsidies, personal care days, retirement pension plans, flexible work arrangements, and extensive professional development support.