Senior Investigator/AML Manager

Role Overview

• Act as a SME to provide specialist advice, guidance and direction to team members on money laundering, financing of terrorism and related issues
• Assist the Senior Manager with implementation of the training program for the team to ensure understanding of what is required in the role and processes are followed
• Plan, conduct and complete risk based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, as well as Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners
• Maintain accurate records of all investigative actions and decisions taken
• Ensure that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and RBC policy
• Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists
• Prepare relevant reports as required including documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations
• Promote and adhere to RBC’s policies and guidelines on Code of Conduct, Personal and Professional Development, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Information Security
• Work with the Global AML-FIU Investigation Team and other FIU partners to ensure that investigations are conducted within defined timelines and are escalated in accordance with policies

Requirements

• Strong AML background (Preferred: Canadian Banking)
• Strong investigative and analytical skills for the purpose of reaching reasoned and sound conclusions with arguments that support the decision reached.
• Strong knowledge of relevant predicate offences
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in open-source research
• The ability to gather, assess/evaluate and present complex information in a simple and concise manner.
• Time management and organizational skills in order to manage workload and ensure established benchmarks are met.
• Experience providing coaching and feedback (Nice-to-have)
• Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC (Nice-to-have)
• ACAMS Certification (Nice-to-have)
• Completion of an Undergraduate degree (Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies preferred) (Nice-to-have)

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options