Analyst, High Risk Client Management

Royal Bank of Canada • Dartmouth, NS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance department as an Analyst, AML High Risk Client Management on the PEPs and Embassies Team. Reporting to the Manager/Senior Manager, High Risk Client Management, you will conduct Enhanced Due Diligence of clients and prospects who were identified as PEPs and report your findings and recommendations in a timely manner to Management for review and approval.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines
• Intermediate level skills (at a minimum) in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience in AML Compliance, Financial Crimes investigations (within law enforcement or the financial sector), or financial regulatory oversight
• Knowledge of banking systems and processes
• Strong AML knowledge – CAMS designation preferable

Nice To Haves

• University degree or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of relevant predicate offences, e.g. fraud knowledge is considered an advantage
• Skilled in open source research
• Language skills (French, Cantonese, Mandarin)

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and conduct AML and Anti Terrorist Financing (ATF) analyses and provide Key Risk Indicators for the purpose of mitigating financial, regulatory, reputational and legal risk to RBC for higher risk clients
• Investigate and conduct research using RBC approved techniques and tools to assess if a client presents a higher level of AML regulatory or reputational risk to the Bank
• Assign an appropriate risk rating to Personal and Commercial Retail Banking clients in accordance with RBC’s risk rating methodology
• Prepare high quality written reports for Senior Management review that effectively communicate your findings and recommendations
• Work with stakeholders to gather and analyze information and ensure that all required matters are escalated appropriately and are conducted within defined timelines and in accordance with RBC policies and procedures
• Personally responsible and accountable for self-development and maintaining up to date knowledge, best practices, and skills sets for relevant AML, ATF, and other regulatory matters in support of the analytical function
• Update and maintain files ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness with an emphasis on quality
• In conjunction with Team Leaders and Managers, develop and maintain a network of internal partners and external peers in the industry to support analytical requirements

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree