MSB/PEP AML Analyst

We are looking for a skilled L2 AML Analyst to join the MSB/ Adverse Media team. This role involves conducting due diligence on customers identified by L1 analysts as having potential adverse or negative media. The analyst will assess the materiality of the findings and contribute to risk mitigation efforts.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and document findings in accordance with AML policies.
• Review and analyze PEP alerts escalated from L1 analysts.
• Determine whether the alert pertains to an existing customer.
• Assess whether the customer is a confirmed PEP
• Escalate confirmed PEP matches for EDD to the appropriate line of business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to escalate cases requiring further investigation.
• Focus on current alerts with no existing backlog.
• Conducts investigative analysis by collecting, assessing, and collating case file information for AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime investigations
• Conducts data analysis, manipulation and interpretation looking for patterns and anomalies
• Initiates investigations and/or responds to emerging AML and Sanctions/ABAC risks
• Assists with reviewing and investigating court orders (subpoenas) related to criminal actions
• Assists and coordinates investigations with various law enforcement agencies as delegated
• Prepares and delivers AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime and/or fraud detection/loss prevention training or updates to Bank Employees or other agencies as assigned

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• 3+ years AML experience, particularly with PEPs, MSBs, and / or Negative Media
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations
• Experience working for large financial services enterprise
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and manage high volumes of alerts efficiently, experience working in a metric-based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to come into office downtown Toronto 4x times per week

• Experience working for a large Canadian bank

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.