Senior AML Intelligence Specialist

Aeolus Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,635,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeolus Group seeks aSenior AML Intelligence Specialist to join our compliance team in Toronto. You will monitor client activity, identify money laundering risks, and prepare STRs and EDD reports for regulatory submission in a regulated environment.

The role requires 2+ years in AML or intelligence, strong Excel skills, and CAMS designation is an asset. You will work in-office Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, coordinating with stakeholders to strengthen AML controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an analytical, intelligence, reporting, or AML-related role.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess client activity to identify money laundering or terrorist financing risks.
• Analyze and evaluate intelligence from multiple data sources.
• Prepare STRs and EDD reports for regulatory submission.

Skills

Analytical thinking

AML knowledge

OSINT tools

Education

Finance/Law/Criminology/Business degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior AML Intelligence Specialist to support a high-impact compliance and intelligence function within a regulated environment. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about financial crime prevention, data analysis, and investigative work.

Position Overview

The Senior AML Intelligence Specialist will leverage multiple data sources to monitor business relationships, identify potential risks or suspicious trends, and support the preparation of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for regulatory reporting.

• Start Date: ASAP
• Term: 12 months
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (7.25 hours/day)
• Work Model: In-office (Toronto, ON)

Compensation

• $28.00/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess client activity to identify potential money laundering or terrorist financing risks
• Analyze and evaluate intelligence from multiple data sources
• Prepare high-quality STRs and EDD reports for regulatory submission
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments of clients and business relationships
• Utilize open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and social media platforms for investigations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather critical intelligence
• Provide guidance on AML compliance and suspicious activity reporting
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements to AML programs and controls
• Support reporting to senior leadership and governance committees

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years in an analytical, intelligence, reporting, or AML-related role
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field (Finance, Law, Criminology, Business, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• CAMS designation is an asset
• Solid understanding of AML regulations and compliance frameworks

Technical Skills

• FINTRAC AML regulations & reporting standards
• STR writing and investigative reporting

  Technical Skills

  • FINTRAC AML regulations & reporting standards
  • STR writing and investigative reporting
  • Screening and risk assessment tools
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking
  • Experience handling highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Understanding of money laundering typologies, particularly in regulated industries

  Additional Requirements

  • Must be eligible to obtain a Category 2 Gaming Assistant License

  What Success Looks Like

  • Consistently meeting departmental objectives
  • Delivering accurate, high-quality intelligence reporting
  • Supporting a strong, compliant AML framework