The AML/ATF department within Compliance is responsible for the management of the Bank's AML/ATF risk through the implementation and monitoring of effective controls. The Investigator's role is a multi-faceted one as responsibilities include conducting AML/ATF testing and monitoring routines, assessing unusual transactions, preparing, and submitting Suspicious Transactions Reports (STRs), and providing support and guidance to the business units. The environment is fast-paced and requires effective time management of multiple tasks and projects.
The Work !

• Planning, conducting, and completing risk-based investigations for alerts identified from adverse media, name screening against PEPs, sanctions, terrorism financing, UTRs etc
• Gathering information/intelligence from all available sources to support the suspicion of money launder, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities
• Prepare relevant reports with utmost accuracy including documentation to support the action following the outcome of the investigation
• Maintaining accurate records of all investigative actions and decisions taken, and ensure all information obtained is treated with confidentiality and as per the legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensure investigations are completed within defined timelines
• Promote and adhere to Equitable Bank's policies and guidelines
• Support business units by providing advice on inquiries, escalations, and/or resolutions
• Identifies areas of improvement and makes recommendations to close gaps to the Senior Manager and communicates and works with business units to resolve identified gaps
• Proactively identifies best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Personally responsible and accountable for self development and maintaining up to date knowledge, best practices, and skills relevant for the role
• Immediately escalates any issues, including system issues, to the Senior Manager
• Identify the major AML/ATF risk trends and provide suggestions to identify areas for focused training
• Assists the AML Management by supporting new initiatives and requirements, as required
  

• Post-secondary education in business or finance with a minimum of 3 years of experience working within the at a regulated financial institution in Canada (preferably AML)
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for AML/ATF and sanction risk, industry best practices and/or organizational goals for AML/ATF typologies;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet/web navigation
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrates ability to prioritize assignments, projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually or as part of a team;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review one's own work;
• AML designation (CAMS/CFCS) is preferred;
• Experience in adjudicating transaction alerts and monitoring for retail banking an asset; and
• Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)