Summary Of Day-To-Day Responsibilities:
• The AML Operations Analyst I position works as part of a team within a dynamic GAML Business Unit – PEP Team. It's the people in our team that has created an environment of teamwork, recognition and success.
• The PEP Investigation Team conducts in-depth reviews of Politically Exposed Persons and consists of more rigorous information gathering and monitoring designed to enable the Bank to better understand the potential risks inherent in a particular relationship and take appropriate action to mitigate such risks. EDD Standards and Guidelines are invoked in addition to baseline KYC record keeping and identification requirements.
• This AML Operations Analyst position entails recognizing and evaluating Politically Exposed Persons and activity, identifying risk factors, making recommendations, and escalating / obtaining management approval as appropriate per policies and procedures.
• Conducts EDD for Politically Exposed Persons that include interfacing with Lines of Business (LOBs) to obtain customer information.
• Effectively communicate or coach LOBs to obtain information needed for supporting documentation, reports and risk mitigation. In addition, communicating the final decision.
• Utilizes a variety of analytical and research techniques, and computer systems to make informed decisions concerning Politically Exposed Persons.
• Performs additional research as needed to supplement background information. Including using various vendor information databases, general internet and other research sources to find useful material.
• Maintains updated information on various systems as well as required files and documentation. Ensures that records are complete and available for review and audit as needed.
• Maintains knowledge and is aware of updated changes made to regulatory requirements.
• Performs a broad range of money laundering investigation related activities in support of AML and ATF regulations designed to detect and report on financial-related crimes.
• Determines whether transactions are possibly related to money laundering and/or terrorist financing and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) on unusual activity.
• Performs additional duties and participates in special projects as required.
• Develops and presents case files, both verbally and through written analysis to senior staff.
• Works independently with minimal supervision inside a team environment. Plans and prioritizes daily workload to meet department objectives.
• Supports management team, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly reports are completed on time.
• In addition, AML Operations Analyst will also support and complete Triage tasks: This position evaluates ML/TF risk, by conducting the triage of potential PEP customers conducting preliminary triage reviews on alerts and cases as part of the controls of the client AML and ATF program.
• Familiarity of Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regulatory Environment; such as, Financial Transactions Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).
• Inquisitive nature, with ability to pursue investigative leads until resolved.
• Research skills, with ability to diligently look for and uncover material useful to the investigation.
• Organized, with the ability to handle multiple cases/tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication skills, including verbal telephone skills and writing skills.
• PC skills, including ability to use various searchable databases.
• Basic computer skills/knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use the internet to conduct research and investigations.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) designation
• Familiar with client Wealth, client Securities, client Commercial Banking and/or Business Banking products, services and operations.
• Knowledge of client BG systems (i.e. CIF, Wealth), KYC, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing regulations, requirements and procedures
Job Details
11908
Contract
12 months
Toronto
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