AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Aptonet; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Montreal seeks a Contractor-AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst to review alerts of suspicious activity and investigate cases for further escalation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with experience in AML and fluency in English. This role involves managing alerts, optimizing processes, and preparing case summaries for the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Prior AML Surveillance and/or Investigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts of potentially suspicious activity.
• Manage a queue of alerts and cases with timely follow-up.
• Conduct targeted account reviews on high-risk clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

CONTRACTOR-AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst (Senior) - ( 25000MGJ )

Missions

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing alerts of potentially suspicious activity generated via the Bank’s automated transaction monitoring system; closes or escalates them to a case; and investigates cases to determine whether further escalation is warranted. Responsibilities will include :

• Act as the first level reviewer in making initial alert decisions as well as determining the specific information needed to manage the investigation.
• Manage a queue of alerts and cases ensuring timely follow up of requests and adherence to escalation procedures.
• Assist the TMG with analysis to optimize processes for improving monitoring.
• Assist other members of AML Compliance with ad hoc analysis and investigation requests.
• Conduct targeted account reviews on high risk correspondent banking clients and analyze from a holistic view of customers in terms of products, services, and underlying transactions as well as escalate potential issues.
• Prepare case summary narratives prior to escalating to the US TMG team.
• Review and analyze AML current trends and news in order to identify high risk areas, counterparties or keywords to incorporate into monitoring filters, rules, or profiles.

Profile

LANGUAGE :

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

• Know and understand the laws applicable to money laundering, including the BSA, the USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, SARs, and other requirements. Strong attention to detail.
• Possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills and be able to multi-task, adhering to specific quality and productivity guidelines.
• Strong research skills, advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with online research systems including web-based tools.
• Knowledge of multi-cultural situations and languages with the ability to apply them efficiently to the AML surveillance field.
• Prior AML Surveillance and / or Investigation experience preferred.

Employees should understand the institution’s approach to risk management and their respective roles in supporting a strong risk culture, as outlined in the SGUS Operations Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

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OUR CULTURE :

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.

D&I :

Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission : Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision :

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate.
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents.
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients.