Sr. AML Analyst- ACAMS/ACFCS
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. AML Analyst – ACAMS/ACFCS. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support global efforts in detecting and preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations. You will play a key role within a collaborative AML operations team focused on ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.
Pay rate range (CAD): $37.54/hr – $45.04/hr
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth analysis of transactional activity to identify risks, emerging trends, and potential suspicious activities.
- Evaluate cases to determine whether further investigation is warranted based on analysis findings.
- Prioritize and manage workload efficiently to meet established service levels for productivity and accuracy.
- Identify and escalate high-risk or non-standard transactions as needed to mitigate organizational risks.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant AML, ATF, and sanctions regulations, staying current on emerging trends.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical support and guidance on AML and sanctions-related matters.
- Review information against watchlists, sanctions lists, and guidelines for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage complex activities across multiple systems, jurisdictions, and steps, including ad-hoc responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Ensure thorough due diligence to validate transaction legitimacy and compliance.
- Interact with internal colleagues, external contacts, and potentially external customers, providing policy/process guidance.
- Support a positive team environment and act as a brand ambassador for the organization.
- Adhere strictly to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness, control, and compliance through effective process implementation.
Desired Skill-Set
- Over 2 years of experience as a Risk Analyst or in a similar AML-related role.
- Strong understanding of AML standards, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills.
- Discretion handling confidential information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Banking or financial industry experience.
- CAMS or ACFCS certification.
- Experience working with global financial institutions.
- Familiarity with multiple AML systems and tools.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.