emergiTEL Looking for Anti-Money Laundering Investigator at Canada Full Time

Our client, a large consulting firm with global presence, is currently looking to grow their financial crimes team & is looking for AML Investigator consultants at all levels of experience. This position offers remote work in Canada and involves 6-month contracts focused on end-client projects, with a high likelihood of extension. We’re seeking multiple contractors with varying levels of experience, ranging from Junior to Senior levels.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct periodic, quarterly and/or annual AML/KYC reviews using client systems such as SAS, Actimize and Oracle and others
• Perform enhanced due diligence activities such as open-source searches, negative media and/or name screening (World-Check, Lexis Nexis and other searching engines)
• Perform investigations and transaction analysis
• Identify red flags / RGS indicators or unusual patterns of activity that may be indicative of criminal activity that potentially could lead to money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, etc.
• Complete reports to be submitted to the regulators based on findings when necessary (suspicious transaction reports)
• Prepare case documentation as per client procedures
• Work with a team to meet production targets depending on the specific project

Your qualifications:

• Experience managing alerts and navigating Investigation processes/programs in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) environment
• 1-7 years of AML Investigation experience
• Experience filing suspicious transaction reports (STR) to FINTRAC
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) or other recognized AML/Financial Crimes certifications is preferred
• Strong transaction analysis, professionalism and excellent judgment concerning confidential matters
• Strong understanding of industry common screening and transaction monitoring tools such as: SAS, Actimize, Oracle, World-check, Lexis Nexis, Refinitiv and others.
• Experience in handling High Risk profiles cases
• Experience performing demarketing and/or remediation projects
• Strong record of achieving high targets while ensuring high quality
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as contribute to a team environment
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good troubleshooting skills and analytical ability
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Data Analytics Tools)
• Bilingual (French & English) is an asset.