AML Analyst, Financial Crimes
Location: Toronto or London, ON (Hybrid, 3 days on-site, including Mondays and Fridays)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: Contract, November 16, 2026 to April 30, 2027
Compensation: $34/hour, with a training rate of $23/hour for the first four weeks
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about financial crime prevention and uncovering potential risks? We're looking for detail-oriented AML Analysts to join a growing Financial Crimes team within a leading professional services environment, with opportunities available in both Toronto and London, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your investigative skills while supporting regulatory compliance and protecting the integrity of financial systems.
You'll collaborate with experienced compliance professionals to investigate suspicious activities, conduct enhanced due diligence, and contribute to accurate regulatory reporting. If you enjoy analytical work, solving complex problems, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be a great next step in your career.
What's In It for You
• Gain valuable experience supporting complex AML investigations and financial crime prevention initiatives.
• Work alongside knowledgeable professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strengthen your expertise in transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence, and regulatory reporting.
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to build meaningful professional connections.
Your Responsibilities
• You'll conduct transaction monitoring reviews to identify suspicious activities and potential financial crime risks.
• You'll perform enhanced due diligence (EDD), gather investigative information, and document findings accurately.
• You'll draft and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory reports as required.
• You'll review client and product requests to ensure compliance with applicable FINTRAC, FinCEN, and AML requirements.
• You'll conduct compliance assessments, maintain detailed case documentation, and support regulatory investigations.
• You'll provide recommendations and investigative insights to AML leadership while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and Qualifications
• 1+ years of experience in AML or financial crime-related roles for Toronto opportunities, or 2+ years for London opportunities.
• Mandatory hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, STR writing, and enhanced due diligence (EDD).
• Strong knowledge of FINTRAC guidelines, PCMLTFA/R, FATF recommendations, and applicable AML regulations.
• Experience with Refinitiv, LexisNexis, Dow Jones, or Actimize is considered an asset.
• CAMS or CFCS certification is considered an asset.
• Previous experience preparing and submitting regulatory reports is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and build positive stakeholder relationships.
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