Senior Manager - Regulatory Compliance & Deputy MLRO, Canada (Fintech)

Location: Canada; remote workplace

Company

hirify.global provides real-time, cross-border payments infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and businesses.

What you will do

• Develop and implement financial crime, AML/CTF, sanctions, and regulatory compliance methodologies for Canada.
• Monitor FINTRAC, PCMLTFA, RPAA, PSP, and other applicable regulatory requirements and update policies, controls, and reporting processes.
• Manage client onboarding, high-risk institutional client approvals, transaction monitoring, risk assessments, and control gap remediation.
• Prepare and file FINTRAC reports, including Suspicious Transaction Reports and Electronic Funds Transfer Reports.
• Engage with FINTRAC and other regulators, support bank partner requests, and manage regulatory and independent program audits through remediation and closure.
• Operationalize stablecoin compliance requirements and improve compliance processes through automation and technology.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior compliance experience within regulated companies in Canada.
• Strong knowledge of KYB/KYC, AML/CFT, sanctions, PCMLTFA, FINTRAC, RPAA, and PSP requirements.
• Deep understanding of the Canadian payments and fintech regulatory environment.
• Experience with correspondent banking, banking as a service, or financial institution clients in the Americas.
• Experience building and managing RPAA and PSP compliance programs, engaging regulators, and managing examinations and audits.
• Fluent spoken and written English required. ACAMS, CRCM, or another relevant compliance certification is preferred.

Nice to have

• Fluent spoken and written French.
• Experience building and leading compliance teams or mentoring junior compliance professionals.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical coverage and a 24/7 employee assistance program.
• Generous vacation programs, including a year-end shutdown.
• Role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.
• Performance bonuses, recognition programs, and equity for specific roles.
• Global environment with team events, bonding activities, offsites, and a focus on diversity.
• The benefits description also mentions a flexible hybrid arrangement with three office days per week.