AML Business Analyst/Transaction Monitoring

BeachHead Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking an AML Business Analyst/Transaction Monitoring to translate regulatory and risk-detection requirements into technical solutions.

You will coordinate between business and technology teams to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance within a leading financial institution. The role involves data interpretation, ETL awareness, and active collaboration with stakeholders to deliver testable, scalable AML monitoring solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, ideally with AML transaction monitoring background.
• Strong business analysis skills with BAT experience.
• Experience interpreting data and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather and understand AML transaction monitoring requirements with business users.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications with technology and QA teams.
• Lead BAT programs to ensure solutions meet functional requirements.
• Write and execute SQL queries; validate data integrity.
• Understand ETL processes, data mapping, and data lineage for accurate system implementation.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and manage small initiatives across teams.
• Support data enablement to enhance platform capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Ensure solutions are testable, sustainable, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Participate in regular meetings with internal and external teams.
• Assist in change management and operational deployment of AML tools.

Skills

Business analysis

BAT experience

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Data mapping

Data lineage

Explain technical concepts

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Are you experienced in AML transaction monitoring and ready to bridge business needs with technical solutions?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an AML Business Analyst/Transaction Monitoring. This position involves understanding complex regulatory and risk detection requirements, translating them into effective technology solutions, and coordinating between business and technical teams to ensure operational readiness and compliance within a leading financial institution.

Pay rate range (CAD): $57.34/hr - $68.81/hr

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to gather and understand AML transaction monitoring requirements
• Liaise with technology and QA teams to translate business needs into technical specifications
• Lead business acceptance testing (BAT) programs to ensure solutions meet functional requirements
• Interpret large datasets, write and execute SQL queries, and validate data integrity
• Understand ETL processes, data mapping, and data lineage for accurate system implementation
• Manage stakeholder communication and coordinate small initiatives across teams
• Support data enablement efforts to enhance platform capabilities and operational efficiency
• Ensure solutions are testable, sustainable, and compliant with regulatory standards
• Participate in regular meetings (approx. 2 hours daily) with internal and external teams
• Assist in change management and operational deployment of AML transaction monitoring tools

Desired Skill-Set

• 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, ideally with AML transaction monitoring background
• Strong Business Analysis skills with BAT experience
• Proficiency in SQL: interpret data, handle large datasets, and derive insights
• Knowledge of ETL, data mapping, and data lineage concepts
• Experience working with Data, Technology, and Data Governance teams
• Familiarity with BA tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and others
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple business terms
• Strong ownership and stakeholder management abilities

Nice to Have

• AML domain experience, including AML transaction monitoring systems such as Oracle ECM or similar
• Previous exposure to financial crime risk management platforms
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements within financial services

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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