Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

22 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Swoon Full time $43,800 - $57,600 per year

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Our client is a
Top-Tier Canadian Financial Institution
renowned for its comprehensive personal and business banking services. They operate a large, high-volume compliance department and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial crime prevention and regulatory adherence. We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analyst to join their Personal and Business Banking compliance team.

The Role Mandate

As an AML Analyst, you will be crucial in mitigating risk by ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) standards for
high-risk customers
in the Personal and Business Banking portfolios. This is an independent, high-volume role requiring specialized knowledge and strong analytical skills to manage complex case files.

Key Responsibilities

  • Case Management:
    Manage a high-volume workload, supporting
    AML/KYC/EDD cases
    at any given time within the proprietary case management system.
  • Due Diligence Analysis:
    Analyze, assess, and document complex KYC reviews, RFI (Request for Information), CDD (Customer Due Diligence), and EDD requests.
  • Risk Assessment:
    Apply specialized knowledge to diagnose, identify, and solve compliance problems within established guidelines.
  • Recommendation & Reporting:
    Prepare clear, concise reports and recommendations on whether customer relationships should be
    approved (maintained)
    or
    declined (demarketed)
    to minimize risk exposure.
  • File Maintenance:
    Accurately document all actions and information found throughout the review process to maintain complete and defensible account/case files.
  • Collaboration:
    Work mostly independently but contribute to a healthy, collaborative team environment.

Must-Have Candidate Profile

We require a resume that explicitly details experience and projects relevant to high-risk AML compliance.

  • Experience:
    1-2+ years of directly relevant experience in AML, financial crimes compliance, or due diligence/KYC operations.
  • Volume Capacity:
    Proven comfort and ability to thrive in a
    fast-paced, high-volume environment
    managing a large pipeline of cases concurrently.
  • Core Skills (In-depth):
    Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and influence skills.
  • Communication:
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills—candidates must be clear, concise, and professional.
  • Work Ethic:
    Highly
    Organized
    and
    Detail Oriented
    with specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.

Highly Desired Assets

  • Industry Experience:
    Previous experience within a Canadian banking or financial institution environment (experience with our client's firm is a strong asset).
  • Certification:
    ACAMS certified
    or equivalent AML designation.
  • Regulatory Knowledge:
    Familiarity with Canadian risk and regulatory requirements related to financial crimes (e.g., FINTRAC).
  • Postsecondary education (preference for Finance, Law, or Business focus).

Work Details

  • Schedule:
    37.5 hours per week (Target 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; flexible shifts available).
  • Location:
    Downtown Toronto office
  • Hybrid Model:
    Requires attendance
    3 days a week in the office
    , with potential for this to increase to 4 days.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is between 19/hr to 26/hr depending on overall experience. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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