Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

1 day ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Insight Global Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 Contract

Need lead experience (1-3+ years experience as an AML Lead or Manager)

Contract, hyrbid downtown Toronto

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a skilled AML Analyst Lead to join the MSB/Adverse Media team. This role involves conducting due diligence on customers identified by L1 analysts as having potential adverse or negative media. The analyst will lead a team of 5 analysts that will assess the materiality of the findings and contribute to risk mitigation efforts.

  • Conduct thorough due diligence and document findings in accordance with AML policies.
  • Review and analyze PEP alerts escalated from L1 analysts.
  • Determine whether the alert pertains to an existing customer.
  • Assess whether the customer is a confirmed PEP.
  • Escalate confirmed PEP matches for EDD to the appropriate line of business.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to elevate cases requiring further investigation.
  • Focus on current alerts with no existing backlog.
  • Conduct investigative analysis by collecting, assessing, and collating case file information for AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime investigations.
  • Conduct data analysis, manipulation and interpretation looking for patterns and anomalies.
  • Initiate investigations and/or respond to emerging AML and Sanctions/ABAC risks.
  • Assist with reviewing and investigating court orders (subpoenas) related to criminal actions.
  • Assist and coordinate investigations with various law enforcement agencies as delegated.
  • Prepare and deliver AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime and/or fraud detection/loss prevention training or updates to Bank Employees or other agencies as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 1-3+ years experience as an AML Lead or Manager.
  • 3-6+ years AML experience, particularly with PEPs, MSBs, and / or Negative Media.
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations.
  • Experience working for large financial services enterprise.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage high volumes of alerts efficiently, experience working in a metric-based environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to come into office downtown Toronto 4x times per week.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working for a large Canadian bank.