AML Specialist

5 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada RBC Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AML Specialist to join our Financial Crimes Oversight Testing team at RBC. This role involves testing AML investigations conducted by members of the AML FIU, including Canadian FIU, AML Case Management and Global Capital Markets FIU.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing consistent risk-based end-to-end CQA testing to improve the quality of AML investigations and mitigate regulatory and reputational risks to the bank. They will identify risks, trends, themes, and systemic breakdowns related to AML FIU and their operational controls.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists with the execution of the FCOT CQA Strategy including business acceptance
  • Responsible for supporting all FCOT continuous testing activities for the investigation reviews
  • Conduct CQA testing of the key AML controls in scope
  • Issue formal reporting on all CQA testing
  • Participate in the issue management process when issues are identified, providing effective challenge on action plans, and following up with issue owners to ensure issues can be closed within the expected completion date
  • Assist with enhancing the overall FCOT CQA process including testing assessment and sampling methodology, as appropriate
  • Stay current with AML FIU Investigative Process Procedures and Guidelines
  • Ensure all paper and electronic files are maintained appropriately. Create and maintain various AML documentation suitable for Audit and Regulatory review
  • Contribute to development and implementation of common oversight testing Governance processes and associated reporting metrics
  • Contribute to development and implementation of common continuous improvement criteria and measurements
  • Assist with researching emerging trends/best practices and determining implications of proposed methodologies on meeting business unit strategy
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • 3-5 years of experience in AML, 2nd line, or audit testing function
  • Bachelors Degree or commensurate work experience
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian AML regulations, Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and FINTRAC guidance/requirements
  • Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC or other FIs
  • Very strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, creating charts/graphs for executive reporting etc.)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; business writing experience
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pace and high-pressure working environment
Salary and Benefits

This is a salaried position with a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience. Additional benefits include:

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies


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