Manager, Anti-Money Laundering
Location: Any Branch, PEI
As Manager, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), you'll play a key role in protecting our Members, our organization, and the integrity of our financial system. This is an opportunity to lead and continuously strengthen PCU's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) compliance program while providing trusted advice and guidance across the organization. Working closely with senior leadership, business units, Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, and external partners, you'll help ensure PCU maintains a strong, effective, and risk-based AML/ATF program that meets regulatory requirements and keeps pace with emerging risks.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the AML/ATF Program - Oversee the AML/ATF compliance program and continuously enhance its policies, processes, controls, and practices to ensure they remain effective and aligned with Canadian regulatory requirements.
- Provide AML Expertise & Guidance - Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to business units, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders on AML/ATF requirements, emerging risks, and appropriate risk mitigation.
- Oversee Regulatory Compliance & Reporting - Ensure AML/ATF regulatory obligations and reporting requirements are met accurately and within established timelines, and support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and information requests.
- Manage Third-Party AML Oversight - Act as the primary relationship owner for the third-party AML service provider, monitoring performance, challenging results where appropriate, and ensuring issues are identified, escalated, and resolved.
- Lead & Develop the Team - Lead, coach, and develop the AML team while establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and opportunities for growth.
- Build a Culture of Compliance - Oversee AML/ATF training and awareness initiatives and promote a practical understanding of AML/ATF responsibilities across the Credit Union.
What You Bring:
- Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting, risk management, or a related discipline.
- Certified AML Specialist (CAMS) designation or willingness to obtain.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in AML/ATF, financial crime compliance, regulatory compliance, risk management, or a related field, preferably within a Canadian financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian AML/ATF requirements and the regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions and credit unions.
- Previous people leadership or team management experience.
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and risk assessment skills.
- Sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and challenge when necessary.
- Ability to effectively manage and hold third-party service providers accountable.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to PCU branches throughout PEI.
Why You'll Love It Here:
We believe our employees deserve the same outstanding care we give our members. That's why we offer:
- A People-First Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration, positivity, and community impact.
- Competitive Pay & Bonus Program: Market-aligned salary plus the opportunity for annual bonuses.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health and dental coverage, sick time, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan & Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
- Work-Life Balance: Three weeks' vacation, plus four personal days, and two volunteer days each year.
- Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and career progression pathways.
- Extra Perks: Annual fitness and clothing allowance, reduced employee loan and mortgage rates, and no service fees on banking transactions.
- Salary Range: $88,258 - $103,833.
Additional Information
Bondability Requirement: Candidates must be bondable under a fidelity bond policy (includes a criminal and credit check).
Closing Date: September 30th, 2026.
