Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
- London, ON, Canada
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- Minimum 1+ years of experience in AML or financial crime roles
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- English
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Original job description
Job Title: Analyst – AML
Location: Toronto, Ontario or London Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Duration: Till April 2027 (With strong possibility of extension)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
AML Operations & Investigations: Perform day-to-day activities associated with the AML program
- Gather information for investigations, conduct reviews, and maintain accurate documentation and records
- Analyze transaction activity and escalate suspicious findings
Reporting & Compliance: Draft and file regulatory reports (e.g., STRs) as required
- Ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies
- Support adherence to FINTRAC guidelines and related frameworks
Stakeholder Support: Provide recommendations and insights to the AML leadership team
- Collaborate with internal teams and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Provide ongoing support to leadership and assist with ad hoc tasks
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in AML or financial crime roles
• Strong experience with Transaction Monitoring and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) (mandatory)
• Solid knowledge of FINTRAC guidelines, PCMLTFA/R, and FATF recommendations
- Experience drafting and submitting STRs or regulatory reports
• Familiarity with tools such as Actimize, Refinitiv, LexisNexis, or Dow Jones is an asset
- Strong multitasking, analytical, and deadline management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CAMS or CFCS certification (asset)
- Prior experience in large financial institutions or consulting environments
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Responsibilities
Conduct AML investigations and reviews by gathering information, analyzing transaction activity, documenting findings, and escalating suspicious activity. Prepare regulatory reports such as STRs, support compliance with applicable requirements, and provide recommendations and operational support to AML leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of AML or financial crime experience, including mandatory experience in transaction monitoring and enhanced due diligence. Candidates should know FINTRAC guidelines, PCMLTFA/R, and FATF recommendations, and have experience preparing regulatory reports; CAMS or CFCS certification and familiarity with listed AML tools are assets.
Skills
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Transaction Monitoring
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Financial Crime Investigations
- Transaction Analysis
- Suspicious Transaction Reporting
- Regulatory Reporting
- FINTRAC Compliance
- PCMLTFA/R
- FATF Recommendations
- Actimize
- Refinitiv
- LexisNexis
- Dow Jones
- Analytical Skills
- Deadline Management
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Anti-Money Laundering
- AML Operations
- Financial Crime
- Transaction Monitoring
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Investigations
- Transaction Analysis
- Regulatory Reporting
- FINTRAC
- PCMLTFA/R
- FATF Recommendations
- Actimize
- Refinitiv
- LexisNexis
- Dow Jones
- CAMS
- CFCS
- Compliance
- Documentation
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking
- Deadline Management