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Job Description
Grow your career as a AML Operations Analyst II with an innovative global bank in Toronto, ON. Contract role with strong possibility of extension.
Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Key Responsibilities
Financial Crime Advisory & Subject-Matter Expertise
- Serve as an internal specialist on AML/ATF, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) matters.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to business partners on AML/BSA, Sanctions, and ABAC-related issues.
- Escalate sensitive or high-risk matters to senior management promptly.
Investigations & Case Management
- Conduct thorough, well-documented investigations involving AML/ATF, Sanctions, and ABAC concerns.
- Identify, document, and resolve escalated operational exceptions and refer complex issues when required.
- Complete regulatory filings and law enforcement reporting for management review and approval.
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Protect the organization by identifying and escalating non-standard or high-risk transactions.
- Comply with all internal/external audit requirements; participate in audit reviews and provide recommendations.
Program Governance & Policy Support
- Assist in drafting, maintaining, and enhancing policies, procedures, and frameworks to prevent compliance breaches.
- Contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of AML, Sanctions, and ABAC surveillance programs.
- Maintain a strong culture of risk management and controls aligned to the bank’s risk appetite.
Reporting, Analytics & Trend Monitoring
- Provide trend analysis, insights, and reporting on AML, Sanctions, and ABAC findings to management.
- Prepare operational performance reports related to financial crimes activities.
- Monitor emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry trends to assess potential business impacts.
Operational Excellence
- Prioritize and manage workload to meet defined SLAs for accuracy, timeliness, and productivity.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Collaborate effectively across teams to strengthen the bank’s overall financial crime framework.