AML Officer

Location: Vancouver, BC, Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required

Duration: 3-month contract (August 4, 2026 to October 31, 2026)

Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and applicable financial industry background screening may be required.

About the Opportunity
Join a leading financial services organization committed to protecting the integrity of Canada's financial system through a robust Anti-Money Laundering program. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced AML professional who enjoys investigative work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about detecting and preventing financial crime.

Working alongside a collaborative compliance team, you'll play a key role in enhanced due diligence investigations, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Your expertise will directly support regulatory compliance while helping safeguard the organization against financial crime risks.

What's In It for You
This contract offers the opportunity to build your AML expertise within a highly regulated environment while working with experienced compliance professionals. You'll gain valuable exposure to complex investigations, regulatory reporting, and industry-leading compliance practices in a collaborative workplace that values accuracy, continuous learning, and professional development.

Please note: A training rate will apply during the first four weeks of the assignment.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll perform day-to-day activities supporting the organization's Anti-Money Laundering program.
• You'll conduct transaction monitoring reviews and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations, ensuring findings are thoroughly documented.
• You'll gather, analyze, and assess information to support investigations while maintaining accurate reporting and recordkeeping.
• You'll prepare, draft, and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory filings as required.
• You'll provide recommendations and investigative findings to the AML leadership team.
• You'll support ongoing AML initiatives while managing multiple priorities and meeting established deadlines.
• You'll perform additional compliance-related duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering, financial crime, or a related compliance role.
• Demonstrated experience with Transaction Monitoring, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) writing is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of FINTRAC guidelines, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and Regulations (PCMLTFA/R), and FATF recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using Actimize, Refinitiv, LexisNexis, or Dow Jones screening platforms is considered an asset.
• CAMS and/or CFCS certification is considered an asset.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.