AML Analyst

Are you a detail-oriented AML professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at conducting thorough KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence reviews? This opportunity allows you to support a leading financial institution by assessing high-risk Personal and Business Banking customers to ensure complete and compliant KYC/EDD documentation.

Working with one of our top financial clients, this position calls for an AML Analyst who will manage end-to-end KYC/EDD reviews, analyze customer information across multiple product lines, document findings, and provide clear recommendations on customer retention or demarketing. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and capable of independently managing a large caseload of 90–100 cases while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Manage AML KYC requests, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases received from the AML FIU.
Review, analyze, and assess complex KYC information across multiple product lines.
Document actions, findings, and insights in the proprietary case management system to maintain complete account/case files.
Analyze data to develop recommendations on whether customer relationships should be approved or declined.
Prepare reports and notifications in alignment with risk guidelines and regulatory standards.
Apply judgment to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues within defined rules and processes.
Work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Support broader responsibilities or additional accountabilities as assigned.
Desired Skill Set:

1–2+ years of AML/KYC experience (mandatory).
Strong verbal and written communication skills—clear, concise, and professional.
Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment (90–100 cases).
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage large workloads.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and influence skills.
Specialized AML knowledge from education or past business experience.
Nice to Have:

Previous banking experience.
ACAMS certification or equivalent.
Knowledge of FINTRAC regulations and financial crime compliance standards.
Postsecondary education.