Associate Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering

First National Financial LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up

Training programs

Modern office near transit

Job summary

First National Financial LP in Toronto is seeking an Associate Analyst, AML to support the AML team with screening, policy adherence, and data entry. This full-time role requires attention to detail and timely execution.

You will review sanctions lists, verify matches, input data into databases, and assist in preparing STRs for FINTRAC, while collaborating with the Assistant Manager and Senior Manager. A bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong MS Office skills, and bilingual English/French are

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Genuine interest in AML and knowledge of AML concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in customer service and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently with sound decision-making.
• Bilingualism EN/FR is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review potential matches against sanctioned lists using screening platform.
• Assess impact of positive matches according to AML policies.
• Prepare and submit data for computer entry and database systems.
• Input data into databases and conduct third party searches.
• Monitor screening framework and identify improvements.
• Investigate AML investigations and prepare STRs for FINTRAC.
• Produce reports and support AML Senior/Assistant Manager on projects.

Skills

AML interest

MS Office

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Decision making

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Screening platform

FINTRAC Web Reporting (FWR)

Job description

We are hiring an Associate Analyst, AML!

Reporting To

Assistant Manager

Full-Time/Part- Time

Full-time

Salary Range

$50,000-$60,000

Posting Date

August 21, 2026

Closing Date

September 11, 2026

Hours Of Work

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade

Office Location:
6.6
Toronto, ON
Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station

What We Offer

Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!

• Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity

First National’s AML Department is responsible for establishing and implementing a robust compliance program which is managed through the implementation, monitoring, and testing of internal AML controls, policy and procedure development, and through the ongoing training of First National employees.

The Residential AML Associate Analyst is responsible for supporting the AML team with the anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing screening process and supporting the AML Assistant Manager and Senior Manager with additional projects. This role requires attention to detail, strong decision-making skills and an ongoing focus on quality and timeliness.

How You Will Contribute

• Review potential matches against Canadian and international lists of sanctioned individuals and entities via our screening platform
• Assess the impact of positive matches, via our screening system in accordance with AML policies and procedures
• Compile, verify, and sort data to prepare source data for computer entry
• Input data into database systems
• Conduct periodic searches for third parties
• Monitor effectiveness of screening framework and identify areas of improvement
• Investigate and adjudicate AML investigations generated by our transaction monitoring system and other lines of business
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to FINTRAC through the FINTRAC Web Reporting (FWR) system, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and filed in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports based on data and disseminate reports to appropriate business units
• Completes special projects assigned by AML Senior Manager, AML Assistant Manager, or Senior AML Analyst

The Experience You Need

• Minimum undergraduate degree and/or equivalent work experience required
• Genuine interest in AML
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Experience working in a fast-paced, structured, and team-based environment
• Ability to work independently
• Possesses sound decision-making abilities
• Bilingualism (French, English) an asset

Working Environment And Physical Demands Analysis

• Office environment
• Periods of high volume with tight timelines
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
• Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
• Ability to simultaneously engage with clients by telephone, perform due diligence research, review customer information, and accurately document findings within multiple systems and databases.

Why join First National?

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
• Modern office environment conducive to collaboration
• Supportive teamwork culture
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year

The Team You’ll Join

Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.

First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.

Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.