Work Location:
Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Financial Crime Risk Management

Pay Details:

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Job Description:

The High Risk Customer Program consist of dedicated and specialized teams with AML subject matter experts with accountabilities to conduct the enhance due diligence of high risk customers. Within the High Risk Customer Program resides a team that focuses on MSBs including Principals, Branches and Agents, Ministerial Directives, and other specialized types of high risk customers.

• Conducting end to end EDD reviews/AML investigations specifically relating to high risk customers focusing on Ministerial Directives, and other specialized types of high risk customers.
• Includes authority in applying reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes.
• Provide support to the Group Manager AML Financial Crime Investigations (EDD, High Risk Customer Program, Ministerial Directives) where needed.
• May provide QA/review and mentorship of a team.
• The AML Financial Crime Risk Investigator II (EDD, High Risk Customer Program, Money Service Business, Ministerial Directives) also supports the High Risk Customer Program in Canada while partnering with internal and external stakeholders including, vendor engagements, advisory teams, working with other people managers and investigators to ensure the controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate the risk and compliance with regulatory requirements as well as the Bank's systems of internal controls.

• Conduct initial and periodic enhanced due diligence reviews of high risk customers and investigations with a focus on Ministerial Directives in addition to investigative analysis by collecting, assessing, and collating case file information for AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime investigations including the determination of unusual and/or suspicious activities for regulatory reporting in a timely manner, as well as risk mitigation such as demarketing of relationships and accounts.
• Conduct data analysis, manipulation and interpretation looking for patterns and anomalies
• Initiate investigations and/or responds to emerging AML and Sanctions/ABAC risks.
• Assist with reviewing and investigating court orders (subpoenas) related to criminal actions.
• Prepare and deliver AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime and/or fraud detection/loss prevention training or updates to Bank Employees or other agencies as assigned
• Ensure regulatory reporting is conducted promptly and/or without delay while adhering to regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Lead work streams by acting as a project lead for medium scale projects / initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Conduct reporting and / or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
• Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keep abreast of emerging trends for own functional area
• Protect the interests of the organization - identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Maintain appropriate project records, databases, and information; report to management and others on project status and updates
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist
• Acquire and apply expertise in the discipline, provide guidance, assistance, and direction to Analysts, Investigators and others
• Identify, recommend, and effectively execute standard practices applicable to the discipline
• Adhere to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

• Experienced working professional role providing services, advisory or processes / program support
• Requires experienced, conceptual, and practical knowledge within respective area and knowledge of broader related areas
• Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area
• Leads projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk and may be accountable for ongoing activities, processes, and functional programs
• Works within broad guidelines / policies and independently performs tasks from end to end
• Work performed under minimal management guidance and supervision
• Generally, reports to a Manager

• Undergraduate degree or relevant professional certifications, designations, or equivalent required
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Canadian AML legislation, requirements and guidance including by not limiting to Financial Transactions Report Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Officer of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), and the Criminal Code of Canada
• Knowledge and subject matter expert of the Ministerial Directives, as well as other various entities that may be deemed high risk in nature such as Money Service Businesses (Principals, Branches and Agents); Dealers in Precious Jewels, Stones or Metals; Politically Exposed Foreign Persons; Crowdfunding Platforms or Crowdfunding Platform Services; Nonbank (third party) Payment Providers and; White Label Automated Bank Machine Providers
• Knowledge and experience with investigating complex and sensitive ML/TF and sanctions investigations
• Knowledge and experience with KYC requirements, EDD and High Risk Customer Program with focus on Ministerial Directives
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, risk and typologies of money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions.
• Knowledge and experience interacting with law enforcement, corporate security, and other investigative groups.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and tools including data analytics, link analysis, forensic analysis among others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Coaching and counseling skills
• Ability to delegate work to others, work well independently and ability to collaborate and build positive relationship
• Strong decision-making, critical thinking, follow-through ability, analytical skills
• Ability to respond to shifting priorities quickly and managing competing priorities
• Proficiency in using computer applications including MS Office
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
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