Head, Transaction Monitoring Strategy – Framework

Manulife

Head of Transaction Monitoring Strategy designing a globally aligned TM framework for regulatory compliance. Leading transformation from manual processes to modern technology-enabled operating model.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,700 - $290,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide oversight to ensure adherence to AML/CFT regulatory requirements and guidelines related to transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.
Develop and execute a global TM design strategy aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
Design and implement a comprehensive TM Rule Book covering all business lines.
Oversee design and enhancement of TM systems and processes to detect and prevent suspicious activities.
Conduct financial crime risk assessments and integrate risk-based controls into TM design and governance.
Establish a governance framework for rule lifecycle management and change control.
Lead UAT planning, execution, and refinement loops for TM rule deployment.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on TM design and oversight matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, or Transaction Monitoring within banking or financial services.
Proven expertise in TM design, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of data architecture and technology solutions, including AI/ML applications.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans)
Financial education and counseling resources
Generous paid time off including up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

AMLCFTtransaction monitoringsuspicious activity reportingTM designTM Rule Bookfinancial crime risk assessmentsdata architectureAI applicationsML applications

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsstakeholder managementleadershipinfluencecommunication skills