AML Investigator

Our client, a large consulting firm with global presence, is currently looking to grow their financial crimes team & is looking for AML Investigator consultants at all levels of experience.

What you will be doing:

Conduct periodic, quarterly and/or annual AML/KYC reviews using client systems such as SAS, Actimize and Oracle and others

Perform enhanced due diligence activities such as open-source searches, negative media and/or name screening (World-Check, Lexis Nexis and other searching engines)

Perform investigations and transaction analysis

Identify red flags / RGS indicators or unusual patterns of activity that may be indicative of criminal activity that potentially could lead to money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, etc.

Complete reports to be submitted to the regulators based on findings when necessary (suspicious transaction reports)

Prepare case documentation as per client procedures

Work with a team to meet production targets depending on the specific project Your qualifications:

1-7 years of AML Investigation experience

Experience managing alerts and navigating Investigation processes/programs in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) environment

Experience filing suspicious transaction reports (STR) to FINTRAC

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) or other recognized AML/Financial Crimes certifications is preferred

Strong transaction analysis, professionalism and excellent judgment concerning confidential matters

Strong understanding of industry common screening and transaction monitoring tools such as: SAS, Actimize, Oracle, World-check, Lexis Nexis, Refinitiv and others.

Experience in handling High Risk profiles cases

Experience performing demarketing and/or remediation projects

Strong record of achieving high targets while ensuring high quality

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as contribute to a team environment

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Good interpersonal and organizational skills

Good troubleshooting skills and analytical ability

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Data Analytics Tools)

Bilingual (French & English) is an asset.