Manager, US AML Alert Analysis

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Manager for the US AML Alert Analysis team. The role involves reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and determining if further investigation is needed based on risk assessments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, and expertise in Microsoft Excel. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Strong investigative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based reviews of AML transaction monitoring alerts.
• Gather, research, analyze & evaluate relevant information.
• Prepare reports documenting rationale for escalation or closure.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of various business lines.
• Advise/escalate to Senior Manager any trends or issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision Making

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

The International AML Alert Analysis Team (IAMLAAT) provides a triage function within the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) by reviewing flagged client activity and determining when client activity does not warrant further review and when client activity requires escalation to AML Investigations.

As Manager, US AML Alert Analysis, you will review transaction monitoring alerts and UTRs, assess the client activity against the risks that were identified to determine if the alert warrants further AML investigation. You will document the findings/rationale accordingly.

What will you do?

• Conduct risk-based reviews of AML transaction monitoring and UTR alerts for all applicable business lines in accordance with IAMLAAT standards to escape unusual activity for further review and to close false positives.
• Gather, research, analyze & evaluate relevant information in a timely manner to determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities.
• Prepare reports that adequately document rationale for escalation or closure to mitigate risk to RBC and provide clear direction and guidance to internal AML investigation partners responsible for further reviewing IAMLAAT’s escalations.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the various business lines IAMLAAT is responsible for monitoring, including the unique AML risks applicable to those business lines.
• Advise/escalate to Senior Manager any trends or issues and take action to propose improvements to workflow, processes, and tools.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong investigative, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to support conclusions with sound reasoning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to collaborate with team members and colleagues
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

What is in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

• Anti Money Laundering Training
• Business Perspective
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Financial Regulation
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Operational Integrity
• Organizational Governance
• Process Management
• Strategic Thinking

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: 2025-11-05

Application Deadline: 2025-11-19

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

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