Our client, a major Canadian financial institution, is seeking a Risk Analyst III to join their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department. As a key member of the team, you'll be responsible for conducting quality assurance reviews on a wide range of AML investigation-related activities. Your work will directly support the bank's efforts to comply w
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ith AML and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) regulations. You will assess money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks by conducting quality checks on cases and alerts. This is a full-time, one-year contract position with the possibility of extension and conversion to a permanent role. The role is a hybrid model, requiring 4 days a week in the office.
Advantages
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing department with a strong potential for advancement. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills and expertise within the quality control department of a leading financial institution. The role offers a great balance of independent work and collaborative teamwork, allowing you to contribute to a common goal while managing your own workload. You'll work with a supportive team of 16 members in a high-performing environment.
Responsibilities
-Perform quality assurance on a broad range of money laundering investigation activities.
-Evaluate ML/TF risk by conducting quality checks on cases and alerts.
-Stay informed on emerging trends and regulatory requirements in the AML/ATF space.
-Provide trend analysis of AML/ATF findings and gaps to management.
-Maintain a culture of risk management and control within the team.
-Prioritize and manage your own workload to meet service level agreement (SLA) requirements.
-Serve as a subject matter expert in the quality control function.
-Assist in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures.
-Collaborate with the team to calibrate quality control results and findings.
-Contribute to the success of the team by assisting others and participating in knowledge transfer.
Qualifications
Must Haves:
-5-7 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in AML investigations.
-Strong experience with transaction monitoring and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
-Experience in a Canadian financial institution is highly preferred.
-Excellent technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
-The ability to exercise sound judgment and process confidential information with discretion.
-A post-secondary degree.
Nice to Haves:
-AML Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) experience.
-Certifications such as Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCFs) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS).
-Excellent articulation skills for communicating findings.
Summary
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Analyst III to join a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the quality of money laundering investigations. The ideal candidate will have extensive AML investigation experience, a strong background in STR filing and transaction monitoring, and a keen eye for detail. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the bank's AML program and have the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are a go-getter with a proven ability to adapt and learn quickly, we encourage you to apply!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our client, a major Canadian financial institution, is seeking a Risk Analyst III to join their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department. As a key member of the team, you'll be responsible for conducting quality assurance reviews on a wide range of AML investigation-related activities. Your work will directly support the bank's efforts to comply with AML and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) regulations. You will assess money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks by conducting quality checks on cases and alerts. This is a full-time, one-year contract position with the possibility of extension and conversion to a permanent role. The role is a hybrid model, requiring 4 days a week in the office.
Advantages
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing department with a strong potential for advancement. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills and expertise within the quality control department of a leading financial institution. The role offers a great balance of independent work and collaborative teamwork, allowing you to contribute to a common goal while managing your own workload. You'll work with a supportive team of 16 members in a high-performing environment.
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Responsibilities
-Perform quality assurance on a broad range of money laundering investigation activities.
-Evaluate ML/TF risk by conducting quality checks on cases and alerts.
-Stay informed on emerging trends and regulatory requirements in the AML/ATF space.
-Provide trend analysis of AML/ATF findings and gaps to management.
-Maintain a culture of risk management and control within the team.
-Prioritize and manage your own workload to meet service level agreement (SLA) requirements.
-Serve as a subject matter expert in the quality control function.
-Assist in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures.
-Collaborate with the team to calibrate quality control results and findings.
-Contribute to the success of the team by assisting others and participating in knowledge transfer.
Qualifications
Must Haves:
-5-7 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in AML investigations.
-Strong experience with transaction monitoring and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
-Experience in a Canadian financial institution is highly preferred.
-Excellent technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
-The ability to exercise sound judgment and process confidential information with discretion.
-A post-secondary degree.
Nice to Haves:
-AML Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) experience.
-Certifications such as Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCFs) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS).
-Excellent articulation skills for communicating findings.
Summary
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Analyst III to join a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the quality of money laundering investigations. The ideal candidate will have extensive AML investigation experience, a strong background in STR filing and transaction monitoring, and a keen eye for detail. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the bank's AML program and have the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are a go-getter with a proven ability to adapt and learn quickly, we encourage you to apply!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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