AML Risk Analyst

Peoples Group • Vancouver, BC

6d • CA$70,000 - CA$75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The AML Risk Analyst is a highly motivated, proactive professional who thinks outside the box and takes initiative without waiting for direction. This individual is hands-on, willing to roll up their sleeves, and committed to delivering results. They are continuously focused on improving processes, both within their own work and across teams, and bring a strong passion for building and maintaining effective relationships with coworkers and clients. In this role, the AML Risk Analyst supports business units with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti–Terrorist Financing (ATF), and sanctions evasion compliance and risk matters. They assist in the development and maintenance of AML policies and procedures, conduct enterprise and client risk assessments, and investigate unusual account activity for the financial institution. The analyst also recommends and files reports with FINTRAC where appropriate and contributes to ongoing AML compliance initiatives and related projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years of AML compliance or risk experience within the financial services industry.
• Experience conducting research and investigations related to AML/ATF and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports.
• Proven ability to analyze large amounts of data in order to report critical information.
• Experience with AML technologies and transaction monitoring systems, including data analytics tools and emerging solutions (e.g., automation, AI/ML).
• A solid understanding of current AML/ATF legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of FINTRAC KYC/KYB guidelines and risks typologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of Peoples Group AML/ATF program to ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements, including PCMLTFA and OSFI Risk Guidelines.
• Review and independently assess cases derived from unusual activity reports submitted by internal business units, employees, and program managers.
• Compare observed activity with client KYC expected activity profiles to identify anomalous transactions and emerging risks.
• Proactively identify, assess, and escalate actual and potential compliance breaches, financial crime risks, and control weaknesses in a timely and risk-informed manner.
• Lead AML risk assessments of internal business units, contributing to the identification, measurement, and mitigation of inherent and residual risks.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing AML/ATF policies and procedures to ensure they remain current, risk-aligned, and reflective of evolving regulatory expectations.
• Maintain a strong and current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing risks, including regulatory developments, emerging typologies, and industry best practices.
• Assist with Peoples Group’s annual AML training module and other compliance training to business units as needed.
• Support regulatory examinations and external/internal audits.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off
• A strengths-based approach
• Commitment to well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.
• Competitive annual salary plus a discretionary profit share opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed