AML Business Analyst I

About the role

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking. Robertson is seeking a skilled AML Business Analyst I to join our client in support of an existing vacancy. Employment Type: 4 months with potential to extend or convert. Location: Remote.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing a wide range of financial transactions for suspicious activity
• Investigating potential cases of money laundering and other financial crimes
• Creating and maintaining case files to investigate suspicious activity
• Ensuring compliance with AML regulations and policies
• Reporting findings to regulatory authorities when necessary
• Preparing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Conducting customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks
• Creating and maintaining records of investigation activities and findings; gathering and analyzing documents to assist in identifying suspicious transaction patterns
• Participating in and leading AML compliance training
• Staying Updated: Staying informed about emerging threats and trends in financial crime
• Working with other teams, including law enforcement and compliance officers
• Reviewing daily transaction reports for signs of unusual or out-of-the-ordinary customer activity
• Performing periodic reviews of high-risk customers

Requirements

• Post secondary degree required
• 0-2 years of experience within a Business Analyst role (internship or co-op considered as experience)

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Windows etc.
• AML knowledge