Associate Director, Global Capital Markets Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) - AML

Royal Bank of Canada; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Westminster seeks a new team member for their Global Capital Markets Financial Intelligence Unit. The role involves investigating potential financial crimes and providing guidance on compliance issues. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in financial investigations. This full-time position requires office presence 4 days a week, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Leadership development support

Opportunities to work with industry experts

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting investigations related to financial crimes.
• Ability to compile and justify reports to Regulatory Authorities.
• Knowledge of internal and external regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather information to identify potential financial crimes.
• Conduct risk-based investigations across RBC's footprint.
• Provide guidance on money laundering and related issues.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Critical thinking

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Understanding financial crime risks

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

You will be joining the Global Capital Markets Financial Intelligence Unit team in London, where you will review clients globally based on various factors to identify potential financial crimes. You will also provide guidance, advice, and direction within policy to team members and other functions or business units on financial crime issues, maintaining a network of internal and external industry peers. This is a full-time position requiring work in the office 4 days per week.

What will you do?

1. Gather information from all available sources to determine suspicion of money laundering, terrorism financing, or other criminal activities, justifying reports to Regulatory Authorities.
2. Plan, conduct, and complete risk-based investigations across RBC's global Capital Markets footprint, including investigations from external intelligence, transaction monitoring, media scanning, and referrals from internal partners.
3. Act as a subject matter expert, providing advice and guidance on money laundering, terrorism financing, and related issues within Capital Markets.
4. Share knowledge with team members to enhance understanding of investigations conducted by the Global CM FIU.
5. Maintain accurate records of investigative actions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and RBC policies.
6. Recommend Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant authorities, liaising with local AML staff as needed.
7. Review investigation summaries for submission to the Client File Review (CFR) Committee, ensuring quality assurance.

Workplace and Culture

RBC values a diverse workplace that fosters growth, collaboration, innovation, and professional development. We aim to create an environment of respect, belonging, and opportunity for all.

What do you need to succeed?

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking and inquisitive mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to understand and articulate financial crime risks

What is in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, benefits, and competitive salary
• Leadership support for your development
• Opportunities to work with industry experts
• Make a meaningful impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team
• World-class training in financial services