Remote AML/KYC Analyst — Financial Crime Investigator

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and medical aid/ret

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Financial Crime Analyst (AML/KYC) for a fully remote role. You will investigate potential money laundering, analyze customer data, and file SARs with regulators.

The position emphasizes independent work from any location with strong collaboration with compliance teams and ongoing AML policy enhancement. Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in financial crime prevention, with experience using AML monitoring systems and investigation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminology, finance, law, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of AML/KYC or financial crime prevention experience.
• Solid knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and typologies.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience with AML monitoring systems and investigation tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into potential money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Analyze customer data and transaction patterns to identify suspicious activity.
• Prepare and file SARs with regulatory authorities.
• Perform CDD and EDD for new and existing clients.
• Monitor transactions and accounts for red flags.
• Stay current on AML/CFT regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with legal/compliance to resolve issues.
• Contribute to AML/KYC policy development and improvements.
• Utilize investigative tools and databases to gather information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Research skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminology/Finance/Law or related field

Tools

AML monitoring systems

Investigation databases/tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Financial Crime Analyst (AML/KYC) for a fully remote role. You will investigate potential money laundering, analyze customer data, and file SARs with regulators.

The position emphasizes independent work from any location with strong collaboration with compliance teams and ongoing AML policy enhancement. Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in financial crime prevention, with experience using AML monitoring systems and investigation tools.