Investigator

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking an Investigator for its AML Financial Intelligence Unit. The role involves conducting critical investigations into financial crimes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will bring strong investigative skills and a background in financial regulations.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic teamwork environment

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to gather and present complex information clearly.
• Understanding of money laundering processes and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based investigations on potential money laundering.
• Gather intelligence from various sources to assess risks.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Communication

Data Gathering Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Financial Regulation

Fraud Risk Management

Group Problem Solving

Operational Integrity

Process Management

Education

Completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, political science, or criminology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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What is the opportunity?

As Investigator, you will work as an integral member of the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team. You will plan, conduct, and complete risk-based investigations into matters referred to the Unit. Through the gathering, analysis, and evaluation of relevant information, you will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities, to justify making a report to the Regulatory Authority. As an Investigator, you play a key role in complying with legislative/regulatory requirements, and mitigating risk to RBC, in line with established RBC policy.

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Investigator, you will work as an integral member of the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team. You will plan, conduct, and complete risk-based investigations into matters referred to the Unit. Through the gathering, analysis, and evaluation of relevant information, you will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities, to justify making a report to the Regulatory Authority. As an Investigator, you play a key role in complying with legislative/regulatory requirements, and mitigating risk to RBC, in line with established RBC policy.

What will you do?

• Plan, conduct and complete risk-based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, as well as Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners
• Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists
• Prepare relevant reports as required including documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all investigative actions and decisions taken, ensuring that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and RBC policy
• Promote, support and adhere to RBC's policies and guidelines on Code of Conduct, Personal and Professional Development, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Information Security, in accordance with published policy / guidance documents and protocols
• Work with the Global AML-FIU Investigation Team and other FIU partners to ensure that investigations are conducted within defined timelines and are escalated in accordance with relevant policy
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Understanding of money laundering process in general and knowledge of various money laundering indicators and typologies
• Strong investigative, critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to apply them in various scenarios
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to gather and present complex information in a simple and concise manner is essential for this role
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study (i.e. accounting, business, political science, criminology)
• At a minimum, an intermediate proficiency level of skill in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word
  
  

Nice-to-have

• Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC
• ACAMS Certification
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual through:

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Working in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
  
  

Job Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-24

Application Deadline:

2025-07-02

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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