Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

SPECTRAFORCE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an AML Operations QA Analyst for a 12-month contract starting October 5, 2026. The role is hybrid (Toronto, ON) with in-office training during the first month and a Mon-Fri schedule. Travel is not required.

Responsibilities include QA reviews of AML/ATF investigations, evaluating ML/TF risk, documenting recommendations, and supporting the AML program. Strong AML/STR experience is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of AML investigations and STR filing experience.
• Understanding of PCMLTFA and related regulations.
• Excellent communication and written skills for reporting findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA reviews across AML/ATF investigations.
• Evaluate ML/TF risk and document recommendations.
• Provide trend analysis and assist in policy documentation.
• Lead projects or participate in cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain timely workload to meet SLAs.

Skills

AML investigations

STR filing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Tech-savvy

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: AML Operations QA Analyst

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Duration: 1 year (12 months) with possible extension/conversion

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm EST

OT: If required based on business requirements.

Work Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid -2 days per week, subject to change)

Interview Process: One in-person interview, approximately 45 minutes, at 79 Wellington Street West, Toronto

Training: 100% in office during the first month, Toronto - 79 Wellington Street West, Toronto

Travel Required: No

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform quality assurance reviews across a broad range of money laundering investigation activities in support of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) requirements designed to detect and report financial crimes.
• Evaluate ML/TF risk, by conducting quality check on cases/alerts as part of the controls of CLIENT's AML and ATF program
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Evaluate potentially suspicious account activity. Recognize and evaluate accounts and activity and effectively document recommendations regarding account retention and/or regulatory reporting obligations
• Provide trend analysis of AML/ATF findings and gaps to Management for review
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Manage ambiguity and apply judgement to identify, troubleshoot and resolve ongoing business and operational issues
• Assist the QA function with developing, drafting, and maintaining written policies, procedures, programs, and frameworks to minimize compliance breaches and monitor adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity
• Represent as a project lead on projects / initiatives and/or at meetings across the organization
• Serve as a subject matter expert in a quality control function and serve as knowledge and process expert to others
• Effectively work independently with minimal supervision within a team environment to complete a common goal and prioritize daily workload to meet department objectives
• Adhere to the team policy and procedures to ensure that work is properly documented
• Ability to lead and positively influence others
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities
• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as required

Department Overview:

The client Global AML department is accountable for establishing client's Global Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Program (AML/ATF) to ensure that all client businesses adhere with AML/ATF regulatory expectations in all jurisdictions where client operates. This includes setting consistent standards across business segments that may be further tailored to specific business or jurisdictional requirements; conducting annual enterprise-wide AML risk assessments; maintaining the Global AML Policy (including Know Your Customer and Enhanced Due Diligence, record keeping & retention requirements); currency transaction and suspicious transaction monitoring and reporting; screening client customers against regulatory watch lists; a hierarchy of designated AML officer functions; enterprise-wide and specialized AML training of employees; and independent AML testing. In the FIU, we conduct detection, investigation, and reporting for the money laundering program.

Additional Information:

SHAREHOLDER: Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity

• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; elevate issues where appropriate
• Protect the interests of the organization identify and manage risks, and elevate non-standard, high-risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Comply with applicable internal and external audit and regulatory requirements and may actively participate in Audit Reviews, providing recommendations and guidance as required

CUSTOMER: Support the business internally as a specialist of a given area in AML/ATF, Sanctions/ABAC matters

• Conduct sound investigations and provide AML/ATF, Sanctions/ABAC, support and recommendations on AML/BSA, Sanctions and ABAC investigations

EMPLOYEE / TEAM: Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest

• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Guided by practices, procedures and operating plans, makes process and capacity management decisions to ensure ongoing operations

At CLIENT, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you

Additional Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple complex cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent team player who is versatile and adaptable to new situations and opportunities based on business needs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends.
• Skills in mentoring, coaching, and performance management.

Must Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in AML investigations and STR filing.
• Strong Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) filing and writing experience.
• Understanding of related regulations, including the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).
• Experience assessing a wide variety of ML/TF risks across multiple customer and product types, with the ability to clearly articulate risks and findings in a recommendation summary.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to professionally manage questions and concerns escalated by partners.
• Strong technical and computer skills, including the ability to use searchable databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Soft Skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Ability to analyze, research, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn internal systems and processes.

Nice to Haves

• AML QC/QA experience.
• Prior knowledge of CLIENT processes and systems.