Training & Staffing Specialist, Anti-Money Laundering

The AML Training & Staffing Specialist role is responsible for ensuring compliance with AML Training Program deliverables, developing new and/or updating existing training courses, overseeing and maintaining staffing data, and supporting audit/exam-related reporting requirements. Works on a variety of projects, initiatives and platforms / mediums to support of the execution of business strategies according to required timelines and budgets while maintaining a high-level quality in all output. Supports AML training messaging, which may include writing, editing, and distributing communications to stakeholder audiences.

Training

• Assist in identifying, creating, and updating AML training materials to ensure alignment with current regulatory standards, internal policies, and industry best practices.

• Independently manage the execution activities associated with updates to existing AML training courses.

• Works closely with the leadership within the Financial Intelligence Unit and Sanctions Compliance & Watchlist Management Unit to create/update ongoing employee development needs.

• Collaborate with BMO Academy for course creation, course uploads, enrollment, and reporting.

• Monitor and track AML Training Program performance and addresses any issues; responsible to follow-up to ensure completion of mandatory courses and escalates to leadership as needed.

• Support learners with training questions/requests via the group inbox.

Staffing

• Work with AML managers to ensure staffing changes are captured and accurate staffing data (Employee List) is maintained for the AML Office.

• Generate and maintain detailed monthly and quarterly reports and metrics, ensuring precision, completeness, and consistency across all AML staffing data.

• Assists in the development of the quarterly and annual AML Office Staffing Assessment as required by the AML Program Manual and expectation of BMO’s regulators.

Audits/Exams

• Maintain accurate and complete training and staffing related data and documentation.

• Assist with reporting and gathering of evidence for exam and audit asks.

To deliver on these accountabilities, the incumbent must have the following authorities:

• This role has the authority to respond to and resolve challenges/issues, escalating, when necessary, through the proper channels.

• The role has the authority to, from an AML perspective, audit and examine internal processes, procedures and programs in order to ensure business units meet AML Training Program deliverables.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the financial services industry products and processes

• Understanding of the risk and regulatory requirements related to the area of responsibility, especially AML and OFAC.

• Knowledge and understanding of AML operations business, services, systems, and organization

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experienced presenter with strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills to prioritize various tasks and projects

• Strong data skills, including working with multiple data sets, pivot tables, advanced statistical functions, methods and software

• Excellent attention to detail

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

• Knowledge of training-related software (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite)

• Ability to interact with Senior and Executive level management with ease

Salary:

$65,000.00 - $130,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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