AML Senior Investigator

RBC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RBC as a Senior Investigator in the AML Financial Intelligence Unit. You will lead investigations into money laundering and terrorism financing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment with a focus on community impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong AML background (Preferred: Canadian Banking).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in open-source research.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and complete risk-based investigations.
• Maintain accurate records of all investigative actions.
• Prepare relevant reports based on investigation results.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Fraud Risk Management

Education

Undergraduate degree (Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies preferred)

ACAMS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a Senior Investigator (Canadian Banking), you will work as an integral member of the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team. You will plan, conduct and complete risk based investigations into matters referred to the Unit. Through the gathering, analysis and evaluation of relevant information, 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. As Investigator, you play a key role in complying with legislative/regulatory requirements, and mitigating risk to RBC, in line with established RBC policy.

What will you do?

• 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 coupled with the ability to think outside the box
• Strong knowledge of relevant predicate offences
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in open-source research

Nice-to-have:

• 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

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Job Skills

Analytical Thinking, Commercial Laws, Communication, Equal Employment Opportunity Law, Fraud Management, Fraud Risk Management, Legal Practices, Long Term Planning, Quality Orientation

Additional Job Details

Address:

885 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER

City:

VANCOUVER

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-06

Application Deadline:

2025-06-21

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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