AML Investigator, Financial Intelligence Unit
AML Investigator, Financial Intelligence Unit
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12-05-2025
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Job Description
The AML/ATF department within Compliance is responsible for the management of the Banks AML/ATF risk through the implementation and monitoring of effective controls. The Investigators role is a multifaceted 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 fastpaced and requires effective time management of multiple tasks and projects.
The Work !
- Planning conducting and completing riskbased 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 Banks 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.
Lets Talk About You !
- Postsecondary 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 multitask within restricted time constraints;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Proven analytical and problemsolving 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 ones 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)
Employment Type
Full Time
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