Senior Manager/Executive Director, Financial Crimes

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Toronto, ON

Job Description

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

To support its growth, the Financial Crimes practice is seeking an experienced Senior Manager or Executive Director to lead business development and deliver complex projects. You will work with clients to identify, manage, and mitigate exposure to financial crimes, including:

Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing
Economic sanctions
Anti-tax evasion

You will play a strategic role in developing and managing a major national banking account while leading complex financial crime projects. This role combines commercial leadership, sector expertise, and multidisciplinary team management

This role is open to all candidates but is physically located in our Toronto, ON office.

What you will do
Business Development & Account Management (60%)

Develop and execute a growth strategy for a major national banking account.
Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers (C-suite, compliance, risk, internal audit).
Anticipate client needs in financial crime, regulatory compliance, risk management, and related technologies.
Prepare and present value propositions, executive presentations, and integrated solutions.
Collaborate with sector (banking, insurance, financial markets) and cross-functional teams (tech, audit, tax, forensic).
Meet and exceed revenue and margin targets.

Delivery & Leadership (40%)

Lead planning, execution, and oversight of complex financial crime projects.
Mobilize and mentor multidisciplinary teams (compliance, data analytics, forensic, tech).
Ensure quality and compliance of deliverables.
Act as strategic advisor during crises, investigations, or transformations.
Coach and develop team talent.

What you bring to the role

10-15 years of experience in financial crime.
Consulting experience is an asset.
Bachelor's in accounting, criminology, finance, business, or related field.
Master's or graduate diploma in financial crime is an asset.
Certifications (CAMS, CFE, ACFCS, CSS) are assets.
Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and best practices in AML, anti-corruption, tax evasion, and sanctions.
Proven experience in strategic account management and business development in banking/finance.
Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
Strong interpersonal, influence, and negotiation skills.
Excellent oral and written communication in English (French is an asset).
Ability to produce concise, structured presentations and reports.
Knowledge of market technologies for AML risk monitoring.
Understanding of banking, insurance, asset management products/services.
Client-oriented with solution-driven mindset.
Teamwork, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to perform under pressure and manage projects, resources, and budgets.
Autonomous, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Proficient in Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.