Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO) - Canada

1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
Alpaca

Alpaca

Alpaca is a developer-first API for stock and crypto trading, offering easy-to-use APIs for building apps and trading algorithms.

Capital Markets
51-250
Founded 2015
$87M raised

Description

  • Implement and develop Alpaca Canada’s written AML, ATF, and sanctions policies and procedures.
  • Assess, document, and mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks, including high-risk situations.
  • Review and update compliance policies at least annually and whenever business, product, or client changes require it.
  • Report significant compliance findings and potential violations to the Chief Compliance Officer and Board of Directors.
  • Establish onboarding checks for customer identification and verification requirements.
  • Create and maintain a risk-based transaction monitoring process to detect red flags and AML concerns.
  • Define how high-risk persons or accounts are identified and monitored.
  • File Suspicious Transaction Reports with FINTRAC and complete required monthly reports to CIRO.
  • Maintain required records for at least seven years and provide documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Implement and document ongoing AML training for employees and new hires.
  • Serve on the Risk, Compliance & Legal Committee and coordinate with global AML and sanctions leadership.
  • Submit annual compliance reporting to the board and arrange independent audits of the AML program.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a CAMLO with a Canadian Securities self-clearing financial institution.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian regulations, including PCMLTFA, the Anti-Terrorism Act, and related Canadian and international legislation.
  • Knowledge of cross-border or multi-entity structures is ideal.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and translate local requirements into product and infrastructure plans.
  • Comfort engaging with regulators, auditors, clients, and internal stakeholders at strategic and technical levels.
  • Experience conducting AML risk assessments and implementing mitigation measures.
  • Experience with electronic reporting systems such as FINTRAC's F2R.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Financial Crimes, Forensic Investigation, or a related field.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence across organizational levels.
  • High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality.
  • Experience in fintech, API-driven platforms, or high-growth financial services environments is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with stock options.
  • Health benefits.
  • One-time USD $500 new hire home-office setup stipend.
  • Monthly USD $150 stipend via Brex Card.

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