Anti Money Laundering Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in Montreal seeks a dedicated PCMLTF Analyst to prevent and detect financial crimes. This role involves analyzing transactions, interacting with team members, and ensuring rigorous risk management practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant experience in customer service. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in customer service is required.
• Knowledge of operations, transactions, and banking products.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transactional irregularities to prevent financial crimes.
• Conduct follow-ups on high-risk clients.
• Interact with colleagues to provide risk management expertise.

Skills

Risk management

Knowledge of PCMLTF law and guidance

Customer service experience

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

A career as a PCMLTF Analyst in the Financial Crime Team at National Bank, you’ll be a specialist in detection and surveillance of financial crimes. With your redactional and synthesis abilities, your experience in risk management and your knowledge of money laundering patterns and indicators, you’ll have a positive impact on the client experience and the Bank's profitability.

Your job

• Prevent and detect PCMLTF through analysis of transactional irregularities and patterns, within prescribed delays and standards.
• Ensure rigorous and timely follow-ups on high-risk clients.
• Interact with colleagues from different sectors at the Bank in order to provide your expertise on everyday processes and activities.
• Ensure a professional risk management approach in your daily activities.
• Participate in the development of new processes and activities.
• Submit suspicious transactions to FINTRAC, within delay and using the prescribed system.
• Identify, research, collect, and analyze information in a structured, logical, and factual manner.
• Be comfortable discussing, informing, and educating colleagues in risk management and more specifically in PCMLTF.

Your team

You will work in the Financial Crime Department. You will work with the Manager, Financial Crime Management - PCMLTF. Financial Crime Management is a team of more than 100 colleagues passionate about risk management.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant experience OR University certificate and 3 years of relevant experience OR College diploma in a related field and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in customer service.
• Knowledge of operations, transactions and banking products.
• Knowledge of PCMLTF law, rules and guidance.
• Knowledge of Canadian and International Sanctions (desirable).
• Thirst for research.

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We\'re putting people first

We\'re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people\'s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!