aml transaction monitoring analyst.

Our client, a leading financial institution, is looking for a detail-oriented Senior AML Analyst (International Project Team) to join their Global team. This is a short-term contract. The successful candidate will work in a global market environment and must have a strong knowledge of the laws and regulations surrounding fraud and AML reporting. The candidate will be required to collaborate closely with numerous stakeholders within the business units.

if you are interested please contact me by email at alexander .View email address on randstad.com

Advantages
Work opportunity for a major downtown bank
Hybrid work model in downtown Montreal
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Very competitive salary

Responsibilities
You'll be the first line of defense against financial crime, responsible for analyzing activity flagged by our automated monitoring system. Your primary goal is to protect the Bank by effectively managing and investigating potential threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Alert and Case Management: Act as the initial reviewer for suspicious activity alerts, deciding to clear the alert or escalate it into a full investigation case.

Deep-Dive Investigations: Conduct thorough reviews, gather necessary data, and determine if cases warrant escalation to the US AML Team, preparing clear case summary narratives.

Risk & Trend Analysis: Conduct targeted reviews of high-risk correspondent banking clients, analyzing their full customer profile (products, services, transactions) to identify and escalate issues.

Process Optimization: Collaborate with the Transaction Monitoring Group (TMG) to analyze and suggest improvements for existing monitoring processes and rules.

Compliance Support: Assist the broader AML Compliance team with ad-hoc analysis and investigations as needed.

Monitoring Enhancement: Stay current on AML trends and news to recommend adjustments to monitoring filters, rules, or profiles to proactively identify new risks.

Qualifications
English is mandatory; French is an asset for collaboration with our international colleagues.
3 to 5 years of experience in financial crime surveillance or investigations.
In-depth knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations,
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and research skills, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Understanding of diverse cultural and linguistic situations.

Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior AML Analyst. If you are a proactive and rigorous professional who is comfortable in a dynamic, stakeholder-focused environment, we encourage you to apply. Join a collaborative team working on large-scale financial projects.

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