Anti Money Laundering Quality Control Lead Investigator

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking an AML QC Lead Investigator in Toronto. The role entails conducting thorough investigations related to financial crimes and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in investigations and analytics, alongside excellent communication skills to advise stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience with a related degree or equivalent.
• Investigative or compliance experience required.
• Knowledge of banking products and processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations to identify and report on financial crime exposure.
• Advises on solution implementation and manages business priorities.
• Builds relationships with law enforcement and analyzes data for insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Influence skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Related degree or equivalent

Technical proficiency

Job description

Application Deadline: 06/15/2025

Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group: Customer Shared Services

AML QC Lead Investigator

Conducts investigations to identify, assess, decide, and report on activity indicating exposure to financial crimes. Ensures threats and investigations are evaluated, documented, managed, and escalated following standard procedures. Provides expertise and oversight of criminal risk, utilizing a disciplined, intelligence-based approach aligned with risk frameworks to ensure compliance and support analysis and insights generation.

• Develops solutions and recommends actions based on understanding of business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Advises and guides the business on solution implementation.
• Determines business priorities and sequence for strategy execution.
• Performs independent analysis to resolve strategic issues.
• Supports strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Builds relationships with law enforcement and financial institutions for investigations.
• Ensures stakeholder alignment.
• Integrates information from multiple sources for efficient processes and reporting.
• May perform risk-based assessments of incidents to determine actions.
• Prepares reports and filings as per guidelines.
• Resolves complex issues, communicating risk requirements.
• Acts as escalation point for issues.
• Assists in coordinating tasks and may support leadership activities.
• Monitors and analyzes data from detection systems and reports.
• Supports evidence collection for incident reports, litigation, and process improvements.
• Documents actions and maintains case files.
• Maintains understanding of financial crime management processes.
• Generates reports, dashboards, and analyzes data for insights.
• Performs routine service tasks within SLAs.
• Provides notifications and instructions to stakeholders about incidents.
• Primarily focused on business/group within BMO, with possible enterprise-wide scope.
• Uses judgment to diagnose and solve problems within rules.
• Works independently on complex tasks, including unique situations.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience with a related degree or equivalent.
• Investigative or compliance experience required.
• Knowledge of banking products and processes is a plus.
• Technical proficiency through education or experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Influence and decision-making skills.
• Data-driven decision-making ability.

Salary

$54,500.00 - $101,500.00

Pay Type

Salaried

Salaries vary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation may include incentives, bonuses, and benefits such as health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. More details at Total Rewards.

About Us

At BMO, we aim to create lasting positive change for customers, communities, and employees. We foster innovation, support growth, and value diversity. Join us to make an impact from day one with training, coaching, and development opportunities. More info at BMO Careers.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations available upon request. To request assistance, contact your recruiter.

Note: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes must come directly from candidates or authorized agencies with a valid contract.