Investigator, Anti Money Laundering

Neo Financial•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Neo is seeking an AML Investigator to join their Financial Crimes team. This role is crucial for identifying and deterring financial crime by investigating suspicious activity, preparing reports for FINTRAC and law enforcement, and contributing to stronger risk mitigation practices. The team operates in a fast-paced, adaptive environment, focusing on making financial processes better, simpler, and stronger.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience conducting AML investigations in a regulated environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify patterns, assess risk, and make sound decisions.
High attention to detail, adherence to established processes, and a critical role in ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Relationship builder with a collaborative mindset driven to learn from others and share knowledge.
Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and programs in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Designations such as CAMS are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Review customer transactions and account activity flagged by monitoring systems and internal teams, conducting thorough investigations into unusual or suspicious activity using AML regulations and financial crime typologies to inform risk-based decisions.
Prepare clear, accurate, and timely Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for submission to FINTRAC, maintaining high-quality, well-documented case records across a high volume of investigations.
Identify control gaps and areas of financial crime risk across processes and workflows, contributing to stronger risk mitigation practices.
Assess and execute risk mitigation actions, including account restrictions and customer offboarding, in accordance with internal procedures and timelines.
Conduct ad hoc reviews of escalations, acting as a point of escalation for complex cases and providing clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Support team effectiveness by providing mentorship, sharing best practices, and contributing to onboarding efforts.
Uphold high standards of quality assurance by ensuring investigations meet regulatory requirements and internal expectations, including reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
Stay informed on trends in the Canadian financial crime landscape to proactively detect emerging threats.