Manager, Anti-Money Laundering Quality Assurance

iGaming Ontario•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

iGaming Ontario leads the Province of Ontario’s dynamic internet gaming (igaming) market that, in its third year generated $83 billion in total wagers, a 31% increase over the previous year. This resulted in $3.2 billion in total gaming revenue from over 80 gaming sites. Even more, Ontario’s igaming market sustained almost 15,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the province. To achieve these results, iGaming Ontario is guided by its vision to Lead the World’s Best Gaming Market. iGaming Ontario is seeking a Manager, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Quality Assurance to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of iGaming Ontario’s AML Quality Assurance Program. This role provides strategic oversight to ensure iGaming operators and internal lines of business comply with AML/Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) legislative obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in law, finance, criminology, business administration, statistics, audit, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in anti-money laundering, compliance, audit, or quality assurance, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), associated regulations, and Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) requirements.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulatory expectations, and internal policies and procedures.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a complex regulatory environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
Eligible to work in Canada.
Subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the gaming industry including knowledge of casino gambling and sports wagering is an asset.
Advanced understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing risks, particularly within gaming or iGaming environments is an asset.
Knowledge of Ontario’s regulatory landscape, including FINTRAC, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and Crown agency governance frameworks.
ACAMS or a related professional designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Leading the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of iGaming Ontario’s AML Quality Assurance Program, methodology, and framework.
Overseeing the creation and maintenance of Quality Assurance policies, procedures, guidance, and tools aligned with regulatory expectations and industry standards.
Providing strategic direction for risk-based AML Quality Assurance testing, monitoring activities, thematic reviews, and regulatory audits.
Reviewing and analyzing quality assurance results to identify trends, systemic risks, control gaps, and opportunities for program enhancement.
Providing expert advice to senior leadership on the effectiveness of the AML Program and operator compliance outcomes.
Leading and overseeing AML quality assurance reviews, including planning, scoping, execution, and communication with operators and internal stakeholders.
Ensuring review expectations are clearly communicated, findings are appropriately challenged, escalated, tracked, and resolved within required timelines.
Overseeing the preparation, quality, and delivery of quality assurance reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Presenting findings, key risk indicators, and strategic recommendations to internal and external audiences.
Supporting internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and examinations.
Building and leading a high-performing AML Quality Assurance team by managing staffing, performance, coaching, development, and talent planning.