Description

Role: UAT Lead – AML

Location: Toronto, ON

Type: Contract

Rate: CAD 55/hr – CAD65/hr

Role Overview:

Seeking an experienced UAT Lead with strong AML domain expertise to drive end-to-end UAT for banking programs. The role requires excellent communication, strong testing acumen, and deep AML knowledge to ensure high-quality, compliant delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead UAT planning, execution, and closure for AML initiatives
  • Define UAT strategy, timelines, entry/exit criteria, and governance
  • Create/review test scenarios, cases, and data aligned to AML workflows
  • Manage defects, triage, and risk/issues tracking
  • Ensure coverage across transaction monitoring, sanctions, KYC/CDD
  • Drive stakeholder communication, reporting, and go/no-go decisions
  • Coordinate across business, tech, and vendors

Required Experience

  • 8+ years in testing; 5+ years as UAT Lead
  • Strong AML domain expertise (TM, sanctions, KYC/CDD)
  • Experience in banking/financial services (Canadian banking preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of UAT lifecycle and defect management tools (JIRA/ALM)

Key Skills

  • Excellent communication & stakeholder management
  • Strong testing and quality assurance acumen
  • Deep understanding of AML regulations and processes
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused