FREELANCE AML Analyst
Junior AML Analyst – Second Line Compliance focuses on supporting the organization's compliance framework, particularly within the second line of defense. The primary responsibilities include monitoring and investigating suspicious financial alerts, performing sanction screening, and ensuring rigorous adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices.
- Conduct detailed review and assessment of system-generated alerts related to potential money laundering or terrorist financing activities.
- Carry out sanction screening for clients and transactions to identify matches with global watchlists and embargoed entities.
- Assist in the development, review, and update of internal policies to comply with banking laws and regulatory standards.
- Identify and escalate suspicious patterns for further investigation to ensure robust fraud detection and mitigation.
- Collaborate with various compliance teams to provide accurate documentation and reporting in both English and French.
- Support the ongoing effectiveness of the organization’s compliance program within the context of both the second and third line of defense.
- Remain up-to-date with ever-evolving regulations related to AML and compliance management in the financial sector.
The role is essential for safeguarding the institution, maintaining operational integrity, and meeting legal requirements in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
We are looking for candidates who display a meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to upholding ethical standards within the financial sector. The ideal person thrives in environments that demand critical thinking and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential compliance risks.
- Analytical mindset: You approach each alert or screening scenario with a curious and investigative attitude, always seeking to fully understand the facts before drawing conclusions.
- Proven integrity: A sense of responsibility and a high degree of confidentiality define your professional conduct, making you a trusted team member in handling sensitive matters.
- Adaptability: You are comfortable navigating evolving regulatory landscapes and can swiftly adapt to policy updates or changes in compliance requirements.
- Sound judgment: Your ability to distinguish between genuine threats and false positives allows you to make informed recommendations and flag concerns where warranted.
We value candidates with foundational knowledge and genuine interest in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices, who understand the intricacies of the second line of defense within compliance frameworks, and who excel at detecting potential fraud. An academic background or relevant certifications in compliance, banking, or legal disciplines is highly regarded.
- Language skills: Full proficiency in both English and French allows you to communicate findings effectively across a diverse team and handle multilingual documentation with ease.
If you are motivated by the challenge of safeguarding financial systems and passionate about maintaining the highest compliance standards, you will excel in this type of role.
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