AML Analyst (Level I / Junior) – Remote

AML Incubator; Canada; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AML Incubator is seeking a Junior AML Analyst to join our remote compliance team in Canada. You will support KYC/CDD reviews, transaction monitoring, customer screening, investigations, and day-to-day AML activities.

This entry-level role is ideal for someone starting a career in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to learn from senior analysts and grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, Economics, Criminology, or related field.
• Basic understanding of AML, KYC, CDD, sanctions, or financial crime.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Remote work ability and independence.
• Experience in AML, KYC, banking, fintech, or compliance is an asset.
• AML/KYC training or relevant certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review AML and transaction monitoring alerts for unusual activity.
• Conduct KYC, KYB, and CDD reviews.
• Review identification and corporate documents and ownership structures.
• Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Assist with customer risk assessments and periodic reviews.
• Investigate transactions and document findings clearly.
• Escalate suspicious activity to senior staff.
• Maintain case files and compliance records.
• Support regulatory reporting and internal reviews.
• Follow AML policies and escalation procedures.
• Participate in AML training and ongoing development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Remote work

Case management

AML/KYC basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law/Economics/Criminology

Job description

Join our remote compliance team as a Junior AML Analyst and build your career in anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance. You will support KYC/CDD reviews, transaction monitoring, customer screening, investigations, and day-to-day AML compliance activities.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated AML Analyst to join our remote compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning their career in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), financial crime prevention, and regulatory compliance.

The AML Analyst will support customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, alert reviews, investigations, and general compliance operations while working closely with senior members of the compliance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review AML and transaction monitoring alerts and identify unusual customer activity.
• Conduct KYC, KYB, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews.
• Review identification documents, corporate documents, ownership structures, and customer information.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Assist with customer risk assessments and periodic reviews.
• Investigate transactions and document findings clearly and accurately.
• Escalate potentially suspicious activity to senior compliance personnel.
• Maintain complete case files and compliance records.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and internal compliance reviews.
• Follow internal AML policies, procedures, and escalation requirements.
• Participate in AML training and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, Economics, Criminology, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic understanding of AML, KYC, CDD, sanctions, or financial crime compliance.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Previous AML, KYC, banking, fintech, payments, or compliance experience is an asset but not required.
• AML/KYC training or relevant certification is an asset.