Peoples Group is a boutique financial institution with over 35 years in the Canadian marketplace. The AML Analyst will support the company's compliance with anti-money laundering legislation by monitoring transactions, maintaining compliance documentation, and assisting in audits and training initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of Peoples Group AML/ATF program to ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements, including PCMLTFA and OSFI Guideline B-8
- Ensure efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions and reporting of suspicious transactions to the CAMLO and FINTRAC within specified timeline
- Administer the implementation of regulatory compliance control databases
- Ensure that actual and potential compliance violations and risk situations are pro-actively identified, investigated and resolved or escalated in an appropriate and timely manner
- Conduct AML due diligence on prospective clients prior to onboarding, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and liaise with clients to facilitate the timely and accurate completion of all AML documentation and requirements
- Act as the first point of contact for AML related queries
- Assist with keeping AML/ATF related policies and procedures current
- Maintain current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends
- As an AML/ATF subject matter expert, provide direction and guidance to business units on AML/ATF related matters including high risk accounts
- Timely execution of instructions received from manager and/or CAMLO
- Assist with Peoples Group annual AML training module and other compliance training to business units as needed
- Assist with AML Self-Assessment and Bi-annual AML Risk Assessment
- Support regulatory examinations and external/internal audits
- Other AML/ATF compliance tasks as assigned
Skills
- A minimum of 6-months to 1 year of experience in compliance, banking, or a related field
- Post-secondary education in business, criminology, or a related field
- An intermediary understanding of current AML/ATF legislation and regulations
- Proficiency with MS Office (focusing on Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with external clients
- A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
- Exposure to regulatory AML/ATF compliance, risk management disciplines and best practices would be considered an asset
Benefits
- A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
- Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.
- A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.
Company Overview
Peoples Group is a trusted financial institution for the innovators at the forefront of Canada’s economic future. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.peoplestrust.com.
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