AML Manager

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible work options

Leadership coaching

Career development opportunities

Stock where applicable

Job summary

RBC seeks a Manager (Canadian Banking) within the AML FIU Investigations team in Toronto to act as SME on AML investigations and mentor staff. You will guide investigations, coaches peers, and ensure regulatory reporting when warranted.

You will plan risk-based investigations, maintain thorough documentation, and coordinate with the Global AML-FIU Investigation Team to meet timelines and RBC policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong AML background with emphasis on Canadian Banking.
• Exceptional investigative and analytical capabilities with sound judgments.
• Knowledge of predicate offences and risk-based investigations.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME to advise team on money laundering and related issues.
• Assist with implementing and coaching the training program for the team.
• Plan and complete risk-based investigations from various sources.
• Maintain records of investigative actions and decisions.
• Ensure data handling complies with laws, RBC policy and data protection.
• Gather information to assess whether suspicion warrants an SAR.
• Prepare reports and documentation in support of actions proposed.
• Collaborate with FIU and global partners to meet timelines.

Skills

AML investigations

Analytical skills

Open-source research

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Financial regulation

Education

Undergraduate degree (Criminology/Criminal Justice preferred)

Job description

What is the opportunity?

As a Manager (Canadian Banking) within the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team, you are the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on AML Investigations and work with the team members as a mentor. You will be involved in the implementation of the training in the Unit by mentoring staff and provide ongoing coaching and feedback on investigations and reports related to cases reviewed by staff in addition to completing your own investigations. You will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities, to justify making a report to the Regulatory Authority.

What will you do?

• Act as a SME to provide specialist advice, guidance and direction to team members on money laundering, financing of terrorism and related issues
• Assist the Senior Manager with implementation of the training program for the team to ensure understanding of what is required in the role and processes are followed
• Plan, conduct and complete risk based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, as well as Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners
• Maintain accurate records of all investigative actions and decisions taken
• Ensure that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and RBC policy
• Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists
• Prepare relevant reports as required including documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations
• Promote and adhere to RBC's policies and guidelines on Code of Conduct, Personal and Professional Development, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Information Security
• Work with the Global AML-FIU Investigation Team and other FIU partners to ensure that investigations are conducted within defined timelines and are escalated in accordance with policies

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Strong AML background (Preferred: Canadian Banking)
• Strong investigative and analytical skills for the purpose of reaching reasoned and sound conclusions with arguments that support the decision reached.
• Strong knowledge of relevant predicate offences
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in open-source research
• The ability to gather, assess/evaluate and present complex information in a simple and concise manner.
• Time management and organizational skills in order to manage workload and ensure established benchmarks are met.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience providing coaching and feedback
• Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC
• ACAMS Certification
• Completion of an Undergraduate degree (Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies preferred)

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Anti Money Laundering Training, Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-09-22 Application Deadline: 2026-10-07 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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