Manager, Anti-Money Laundering
Location: Any Branch, PEI
At Provincial Credit Union, we’re more than a financial institution - we’re a people-first, purpose-driven organization, proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026.
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Provincial Credit Union, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.
Skills Required
- 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
- Experience 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 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
- Must be bondable under a fidelity bond policy, including criminal and credit checks
What We Do
Provincial Credit Union is the largest credit union in Atlantic Canada, serving over 35,000 members across 10 branch locations in Prince Edward Island. As a member-owned financial institution with $1.2 billion in assets, its mission is to enable its communities to thrive by providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, including savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and insurance.
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