Compliance Officer

About Ria Financial Services

Ria Financial Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT). Ria was founded in 1987 and it is today the third largest money transfer company in the world, with a global agent network of 177,000 locations in 136 countries on 6 continents. In addition to money transfer services, Ria offers Bill Payment, Mobile Top Ups, PrePaid Debit Cards, Check Cashing and Money Orders.

Ria’s mission is to be the most progressive money transfer company in the world, offering service excellence and the most competitive and reliable remittance payment services to its customers.


About the position

The Compliance Officer is an essential element of Ria’s management team. This position reports to the Vice President Compliance Officer, North America and serves as an active team member in supporting department’s growth and goals to ensure sound operational understanding and implementation of operational procedures The Compliance Officer is responsible for managing the compliance operations of the Company and adhering to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act rules and regulations as mandated by federal and province laws and the company’s internal anti-money laundering policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for the overall management of daily operation and monitoring of AML/ PCMLTFA compliance program ensuring the compliance program is in line with current industry best practices and both efficient and effective in terms of internal controls.
• Pro-actively identify and communicate deficiencies or gaps with regulatory compliance, provide guidance in the development of alternative solutions or implementation of corrective action.
• Interact and build relationships with regulators as well as compliance personnel of banks and other financial institutions.
• Identify and address areas of compliance risk for the organization with implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Have a strong understanding of the PCMLTFA, AMF Money Service Business Act, Privacy, and OSFI and OFAC.
• Review and file STRs, LTRs, EFT, and Terrorist Financing Reports where appropriate.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding the company's AML and PCMLTFA
• Compliance policies and procedures.

Key Skills & Experience Requirements include
 

• BA or BS Degree (or High School Diploma with minimum seven years’ experience in AML compliance)
• Minimum of five years in AML compliance related activities
• Knowledge of money laundering compliance requirements for money service businesses
• Must have strong leadership, decision making, relationship and project management skills
• Hands-on experience in implementation and testing in automated monitoring, filtering and database systems
• Must be able to multitask with strong written and verbal communications skills; investigative and STR filing experience at a financial institution
• Analytical skills
• Excellent customer service skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Fluent in French

**Relocation Offered**