Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

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

• Strong 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.