Position: AML Analyst
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Location: Toronto, ON / London, ON
Rate: $34/hour
Seeking an AML Analyst to support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Compliance activities. The role involves conducting investigations, performing compliance reviews, supporting regulatory reporting, and ensuring adherence to FINTRAC, PCMLTFA/R, FATF recommendations, and internal compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day AML compliance activities.
- Gather, analyze, and document information for investigations and case reviews.
- Review client and product requests to ensure compliance with AML and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare accurate reports, maintain records, and ensure proper case documentation.
- Draft and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory reports as required.
- Conduct compliance assessments and identify potential financial crime risks.
- Provide recommendations and findings to leadership.
- Support regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective risk management and compliance practices.
- Perform additional AML and compliance-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Solid knowledge of AML regulations and financial crime compliance practices.
- Understanding of FINTRAC guidelines, PCMLTFA/R, and FATF recommendations.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in AML, Financial Crime, Compliance, or related roles.
- Experience conducting AML investigations and compliance reviews.
- Experience supporting regulatory reporting activities.
- CAMS and/or CFCS certification is an asset.
- Experience with Refinitiv, LexisNexis, Dow Jones, Actimize, or similar platforms is an asset.
- Experience reviewing and submitting STRs or other regulatory reports is an asset.
Key Deliverables
- Completion of AML investigations and reviews within established timelines.
- Accurate preparation and submission of regulatory reports.
- Comprehensive case documentation and record keeping.
- Compliance assessments and recommendations provided to leadership.
- Ongoing support for AML operations, audits, and regulatory investigations.
📌 Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (Toronto)
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