AML Investigator

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AML Investigator based in Canada. As an AML Investigator, you will play a key role in identifying, investigating, and mitigating financial crime risks within a global digital asset environment. You will assess referrals involving unusual or suspicious activity, determine potential exposure, and make well-supported decisions on appropriate actions. Working within an international Compliance team, you will collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Customer Support, and other functions to address money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions risks. Your investigations will contribute to timely regulatory reporting and help maintain robust compliance standards across multiple jurisdictions. You will also develop your expertise in blockchain technology, virtual currencies, and emerging financial crime typologies. This fully remote opportunity offers autonomy, continuous learning, and the chance to contribute to the evolving digital finance ecosystem while working European time zone hours. Accountabilities You will investigate unusual activity referrals, evaluate potential financial crime exposure, and recommend appropriate actions in line with applicable regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards. - Conduct investigations assigned by the Head of the Investigation Team to assess suspicious activity and identify potential exposure to financial crime risks. - Evaluate investigation findings and determine whether activity warrants the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), as applicable. - Ensure investigations and reporting decisions are completed within relevant regulatory deadlines and jurisdictional requirements. - Document findings through clear, structured, and evidence-based reasoning, including recommendations to close referrals when activity is determined not to be suspicious. - Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, including account closure or freezing of funds where applicable.

- Investigate potential fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions-related concerns. - Support requests for investigative assistance from Customer Support and Legal teams. - Communicate with customers, agents, and internal legal representatives when required to support investigations. - Collaborate with fellow AML Investigators and other Compliance stakeholders to share information and strengthen investigative outcomes. - Develop and maintain professional relationships with industry peers to exchange best practices, knowledge, and investigative techniques. - Continuously strengthen knowledge of blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activity patterns, criminal methodologies, and emerging financial crime risks. - Contribute to maintaining strong regulatory compliance standards across the organization's operations. Requirements The ideal candidate brings practical AML investigation experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving digital asset environment. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with blockchain analytics tools are particularly important. - University degree or equivalent higher education is preferred. - Previous experience in an investigative role, ideally within financial services, digital assets, or a regulated environment. - Demonstrated experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), including Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and sanctions investigations. - Practical experience preparing or submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). - Experience using blockchain analytics and investigation tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic.