About the Role
Join the AML/ATF team to safeguard the organization from financial crime. You will support compliance investigations, payment and wire transfer programs, and risk management activities while partnering with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and analyze transaction monitoring alerts and AML/ATF-related activities.
- Identify higher-risk cases and escalate complex matters.
- Support various AML investigations and compliance activities.
- Maintain knowledge of AML/ATF, sanctions, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Contribute to transaction monitoring, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and suspicious transaction reporting.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks.
- Recommend and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records for compliance activities and reporting.
- Collaborate across the organization to foster an inclusive and high-performing environment.
- Support change initiatives and the evolution of compliance programs.
- Adhere to the Three Lines of Defense model.
Requirements
- University degree or college diploma with at least 2 years of experience in criminology, law, financial crime, fraud investigations, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in AML/ATF compliance, financial crime investigations, or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of AML/ATF regulations and FINTRAC requirements.
- Experience analyzing alerts, trends, and data to identify financial crime and compliance risks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to client service.
- Ability to work independently and know when to escalate issues.
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Risk-based decision making
- AML/ATF monitoring systems
- Case management systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- University degree or college diploma
- CAMS certification is considered an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $65,000
Benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Hybrid work environment
- Variable annual incentive plan
- Generous annual vacation allotment
- Flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmation
- Retirement Plan with 6% matched contributions
- Access to a learning platform and educational assistance
- Access to a virtual wellness platform
- Career development opportunities
- Wellness Flex Fund
- Volunteer day off
- Corporate discounts
About the Company
- Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians.
- Provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system.
- Supports the financial well-being of more than 5 million diverse customers across Canada.
Equal Opportunity
- Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce.
- We provide an accessible candidate experience including accommodations upon request.
