Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector is seeking AML Analysts in Toronto, Canada, for a hybrid contract role. The position involves conducting rapid reviews of alerts and making assessments on potential risks in transactions. Candidates are expected to have AML experience and relevant certifications, alongside strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of AML experience or relevant certifications.
• Experience with transaction monitoring and previous corporate experience.
• Ability to quickly adapt to internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid reviews of triggers based on risk factors.
• Write assessments to determine escalation of alerts.

Skills

AML experience

Transaction monitoring

Computer savvy

Business writing

Education

ACAMS certification

Job description

Role: AML Analyst

Type: 14 month contract

Location: Hybrid 2x/week in Toronto, ON

Rate: $18-$22/hr

Job Description:

Insight Global is looking for AML Analysts for both Toronto and Ottawa for a large bank in Canada. Candidates will be working within AML operations, conducting rapid (15-20 min) reviews of alerts that are triggered via algorithm based on risk factors/behaviours - Reviewing alerts for potential risks in customer transactions - Writing up 1-2 paragraph assessment on whether it should be escalated or closed Working within AML operations; rapid reviews of alerts that are triggered via algorithm (based on risk factors, behaviours) (15-20 minutes). Customer transactions, details, the nature of business. Quickly write up 1-2 paragraph review on whether it should be escalated or closed based on absence of risk.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 1+ years AML experience or professional certifications within ACAMS
• Transaction monitoring experience, preferably FIU experience
• Previous corporate experience
• Computer savvy -- pick up on internal systems and quick learner
• Business writing experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• ACAMS, ACFCS, or ICA Certification highly preferred
• Canadian bank experience is an asset