AML Analyst

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analyst in the Financial Services industry. As a AML Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal controls and risk management practices. You will also be responsible for conducting a variety of complex and large-scale risk-based internal audits. Located in Langley, British Columbia, this role is 95% remote (2 days in office per month), this is a 4-month temporary role with the potential to extend.

The primary accountability for this role is that of reporting to FINTRAC. With a secondary focus conducting level one reviews of AML alerts, documenting appropriate alert closure and escalating alerts for full investigation when warranted.  

• Responsible for daily review and regulatory filing of large cash transactions (LCTR’s) and Electronic Funds Transfer Reports.
• Responsible to completes Level 1 reviews of AML Alerts and escalate actionable alerts to AML Investigators.
• Responsible for the investigation and reporting to management any potential and confirmed matches to terrorists or sanctioned listed members within established timelines.
• Responsible to update and maintain accurate and robust records of all investigations and regulatory filings.
• Completes members’ “know your client” updates at stated intervals.
• Coordinates with business units to follow up on missing data for reports.
• Recommends and initiates customer de-markets.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Anti Money Laundering and Anti Terrorist Financing legislation and guidelines
• Analyzes procedures to reduce risk. Communicates with management regarding procedure upgrade requirements. Develops methods and procedures to enhance service and performance and to simplify operations.

• 5+ years experience in regulatory or financial reporting, preferably with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance or Anti Terrorist Financing legislation.
• A strong background in reviewing and documenting large cash transactions and electronic funds transfer reports.
• Some investigative experience, especially with regards to potential matches to terrorists or sanctioned individuals.
• Experience with Verafin or similar AML alert platforms.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with "know your client" protocols and practices.
• Experience working and coordinating with multiple business units for data collection.
• Knowledge of risk analysis and reduction strategies.

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