Our client is seeking experienced AML professionals to join their Financial Crimes Services team in Toronto. This is a contract opportunity offering the chance to work on high-impact investigations in a dynamic environment focused on combatting money laundering and financial crime.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Conduct periodic, quarterly, and/or annual AML/KYC reviews using systems such as SAS, Actimize, Oracle, and others
- Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) including open-source searches, negative media screening, and name screening (e.g., World-Check, Lexis Nexis)
- Investigate transaction activity to identify red flags, suspicious patterns, or indicators of financial crime (e.g., money laundering, terrorist financing)
- Prepare and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to FINTRAC, as needed
- Document findings and maintain detailed case records in line with client protocols
- Collaborate with the team to meet production goals while maintaining quality
Required Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 6+ years of AML investigation experience
- Experience managing alerts and investigations in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) environment
- Demonstrated experience in filing STRs to FINTRAC
- AML/Financial Crime certifications such as CAMS, CFCS (preferred)
- Proficient in transaction analysis and maintaining confidentiality
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools: SAS, Actimize, Oracle, World-Check, Lexis Nexis, Refinitiv, etc.
- Experience working on high-risk profiles, demarketing, or remediation projects
- Proven ability to meet high production targets while ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools