AML Investigator - Financial Intelligence Unit

What is the opportunity?

As an AML Investigator - Financial Intelligence Unit, you will work as an integral member of the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team. You will plan, conduct, and complete risk-based investigations into matters referred to the Unit. Through the gathering, analysis, and evaluation of relevant information, you will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism, or other criminal activities, to justify making a report to the Regulatory Authority. As an AML Investigator - Financial Intelligence Unit, you play a key role in complying with legislative/regulatory requirements and mitigating risk to RBC, in line with established RBC policy.

What will you do?

• Plan, conduct, and complete risk-based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, as well as Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all investigative actions and decisions taken, ensuring that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and RBC policy.
• Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism, or other criminal activities exists.
• Prepare relevant reports as required, including documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations.
• Promote, support, and adhere to RBC’s policies and guidelines on Code of Conduct, Personal and Professional Development, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Information Security, in accordance with published policy / guidance documents and protocols.
• Work with the Global AML-FIU Investigation Team and other FIU partners to ensure that investigations are conducted within defined timelines and are escalated in accordance with relevant policy.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Understanding of money laundering processes in general and knowledge of various money laundering indicators.
• Strong investigative, critical thinking, and analytical skills and the ability to apply them in various scenarios.
• Knowledge and understanding of FINTRAC guidance/requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to gather and present complex information in a simple and concise manner is essential for this role.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study (i.e. accounting, business, political science, criminology).
• At a minimum, an Intermediate proficiency level of skill in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word.

Nice-to-have:

• Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC.
• ACAMS Certification.
• AML background in Canadian banking.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• To be part of a large and growing global organization which puts client interests first and has a culture of fairness and accountability.

Key skills/competency

• Anti-Money Laundering
• Financial Intelligence
• Investigations
• Risk Mitigation
• Compliance
• Regulatory Reporting
• Transaction Monitoring
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Fraud Prevention