AML Officer (14-Month Contract)

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As an AML Officer you will support Vancitys Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing efforts by monitoring assessing and validating potential matches to sanctions terrorism and politically exposed persons lists. You will conduct initial investigations for transaction monitoring alerts - both automated and manual - to identify unusual or suspicious activity and escalate cases appropriately. This role is ideal for analytical detail-oriented professionals with strong decision-making abilities who are passionate about maintaining regulatory compliance and safeguarding the financial wellâbeing of our members.

This is a Full-time Temporary role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Team Manager Financial Crimes Compliance. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Monitoring new and existing members for potential matches to terrorism sanctions and politically exposed persons lists
• Escalating confirmed matches to AML Investigators for additional review
• Conducting initial AML/ATF investigations using automated and manual transaction monitoring processes
• Identifying control gaps and recommending resolutions to the Team Manager
• Validating the effectiveness of transaction monitoring systems and recommending improvements
• Supporting list scanning and monitoring tests for new or updated products and services
• Providing advice on process improvements and participating in testing of new or enhanced procedures
  
  

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• Postâsecondary diploma or certificate in a related field
• Minimum 2 years of analytical experience
• 35 years of banking or financial services experience
• Experience conducting investigations or reviewing data for irregularities
• Knowledge of AML/ATF regulatory requirements and monitoring processes
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• AML certifications such as CAMS
• Experience in the payments industry
• Prior involvement in AML systems testing or validation
  
  

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• DetailâOriented able to spot inconsistencies anomalies and potential risks in complex information.
• Analytical skilled at interpreting data and making informed decisions under regulatory frameworks.
• Clear Communicator able to convey findings and escalate issues effectively.
• Collaborative comfortable working across teams to support compliance initiatives.
• Adaptable able to navigate evolving processes products and regulatory requirements.
  

We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.

What Youll Earn:

The salary band for this role is CG1 Level B. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skills previous experience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.

**Posting Deadline: Please apply by April 16th at 4:00pm. **

Vancity Talent Programs:

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At Vancity were committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at Were here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you can participate fully in the process.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority