Sanctions Monitoring Lead Officer

ATB

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we're consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.Thrive together: We want you-the unique, authentic you-to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.## About the roleAs ATB's next Sanctions Monitoring Lead Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of a robust sanctions compliance program. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sanctions Monitoring, you will operate as a key subject matter expert, responsible for managing complex sanctions investigations, implementation of sanctions monitoring rules and scenarios, providing support to team members within the department, and supporting broader sanctions monitoring activities. Your work will help ensure ATB's compliance with Canadian and international sanctions regulations, while contributing to a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.## AccountabilitiesSanctions Monitoring & Transaction Review
  • Manage the end-to-end process for approving or escalating alerted payments ensuring timely decision making and applying a risk based approach and regulatory expertise.
  • For complex alerts, provide guidance on investigative steps, interpreting regulatory requirements while ensuring a well-documented risk based decision.
  • Review and provide subject matter expertise on complex sanctions investigations in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of sanctions evasion, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists.
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation of investigations, decisions, and rationale.
  • Escalate higher-risk or complex sanctions/PEP matters to the Senior Manager, providing clear summaries and recommendations.
Program Support & Continuous Improvement
  • Support the refinement of sanctions screening rules and system tuning in collaboration with compliance technology partners to improve screening effectiveness.
  • Lead initiatives to optimize queue management and investigative efficiency, including data analysis to support risk-based prioritization.
  • Monitor and stay current on Canadian/global sanctions regulatory developments including changes to laws, regulations, and guidance issued by relevant authorities (e.g. OFAC, EU, UN, and other applicable jurisdictions), and assess their potential impact on the business and organization's operations.
  • Contribute to enterprise-wide sanctions risk assessments and support reporting on sanctions trends, issues, and emerging threats.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of internal sanctions procedures and guidance documents.
Collaboration & Communication
  • Collaborate with business lines, Legal, and other Compliance teams to provide advice on sanctions-related inquiries.
  • Liaise with front line and operations teams to ensure timely handling of flagged payments and resolution of system alerts.
  • Represent the Sanctions Monitoring Team in cross-functional projects as a subject matter resource for sanctions-related input.
  • Lead the coordination and delivery of sanctions related requests in audit testing or regulatory exams.
Training & Awareness
  • Contribute to sanctions-related training and awareness efforts across ATB.
  • Stay informed of global developments in sanctions regimes (e.g., Canadian, US OFAC, UK OFSI, EU).
  • Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and team meetings to support a continuous learning environment.
## Skills, experience & requirementsEducation & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, international relations, political science, law, or similar).
  • 5-7 years of experience in sanctions compliance, AML, or financial crime risk, preferably in a financial institution.
  • Experience handling sanctions-related investigations and/or sanctions screening alerts is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Canadian sanctions (SEMA, JVCFOA, Criminal Code, UN Act), OFAC, UK, and EU regimes.Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
  • Comfortable interpreting regulatory guidance and applying it to real-world scenarios.
Certifications
  • ACAMS certification or progress toward certification is an asset.
Other relevant certifications (e.g., CGSS, CFE) are a plus.What You Bring
  • Sound judgment and ability to assess complex issues in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
  • A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes.
  • A passion for sanctions compliance and a commitment to upholding ATB's values and regulatory responsibilities.
  • A strong ability to consider broader financial crimes risks including money laundering when assessing situations and making risk based decisions.
Don't meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role-but you might not check all the boxes-we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you're seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.We're dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed-their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.What happens next?
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