AML High Risk Customer / Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AML High Risk Customer / Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing complex EDD reviews for high-risk customers, analyzing data for regulatory reporting, and conducting investigations into unusual activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services and compliance, with the ability to work independently and think critically. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital area of financial integrity and compliance, with the potential for contract extension. If you are passionate about making a difference in the financial sector, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in Financial Services with compliance experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Perform EDD reviews for high-risk customers and assess case file information.
• Conduct data analysis to identify patterns and anomalies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Compliance Knowledge

Financial Crimes Investigation

Education

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)

Tools

SAS

Actimize

Oracle

World-check

Lexis Nexis

Refinitiv

Job description

AML High Risk Customer / Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst

Pay Rate: $50

Location: Toronto ON

Job Type: Contract

Our client is looking to add to their AML team an AML High Risk Customer / Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst for an initial term of 3 months. There is a strong possibility of this role extending further. If you are an experienced AML Analyst, let us know.

As the AML High Risk Customer / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst, you will be part of a larger team responsible for, but not limited to:

• Perform complex EDD reviews for high-risk customers which have been triggered by our client's client risk rating (CRR) system trigger events, periodic reviews, court orders (subpoenas), and/or other escalations such as referrals from financial crimes teams or other internal teams.
• Collect, assess, and collate case file information for investigations including the determination of unusual and/or suspicious activities for regulatory reporting in a timely manner, as well as risk mitigation such as demarketing of relationships and accounts.
• Conduct data analysis, manipulation, and interpretation looking for patterns and anomalies.
• Conduct periodic, quarterly and/or annual reviews using client systems such as SAS, Actimize, Oracle, and other AML monitoring systems.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of Financial Services Industry experience.
• Experience in compliance and financial crimes roles.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking acumen is a MUST; as well as the ability to work with certain levels of ambiguity and work autonomously with minimal guidance.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or other recognized AML/Financial Crimes certifications is preferred.
• Strong understanding of industry common screening and transaction monitoring tools such as SAS, Actimize, Oracle, World-check, Lexis Nexis, Refinitiv, and others.
• Experience managing alerts and navigating investigation processes/programs in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) environment.

To apply for this role, send your resume to Michelle Campanaro CPA, CGA at [e-mail].