AML Risk & Methodology Specialist

Bridgewater Bank•Calgary, AB

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an AML Risk & Methodology Specialist, you’re the expert others turn to when the stakes are high and the details matter. You live in the world of risk: analyzing it, shaping it, and ensuring it’s understood. You bring clarity to complexity, whether you’re developing risk methodologies, advising on high-risk clients, or aligning practices with evolving regulatory expectations. You don’t just follow frameworks, you build them. You take pride in creating defensible, data-informed approaches that strengthen how we manage financial crime risk and protect the business. Working closely with Compliance leadership, you’ll play a key role in advancing our AML program, balancing regulatory rigor with practical, business-minded solutions.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
3–5 years of AML experience within a banking or federally regulated financial institution environment.
Hands-on experience with AML risk methodologies and Enhanced Due Diligence frameworks.
Strong analytical thinking and sound judgment in risk-based decision-making.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without formal authority.
Self-motivated and able to manage priorities independently.
Stay ahead of regulatory changes and emerging financial crime risks.

Nice To Haves

CAMS or similar designation is considered an asset.
Experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms is a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance AML customer risk rating methodologies and Enhanced Due Diligence frameworks.
Analyze fraud and AML typologies to identify trends and refine risk indicators and monitoring approaches.
Provide expert guidance on complex and high-risk client files and risk decisions.
Support regulatory alignment by monitoring FINTRAC guidance and contributing to examinations and remediation efforts.
Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and business teams to ensure consistent application of AML frameworks.
Contribute to policies, procedures, and internal guidance to support effective AML practices.