Description
Risk Analyst
Duration: 1 year
Location : Toronto/ Ottawa/ Markham, ON
Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days work from home – could potentially change to 4 days onsite
Anchor Days (if applicable): Toronto- Tuesday and Wednesday, Ottawa – Monday and Friday, Markham – Wednesday and Thursday
Extension possible: Possibility – based off of business needs and performance
Conversion Possible: Possibility – based off of business needs and performance
Schedule: M-F, core business hours – 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
JOB DESCRIPTION
The AML Financial Crime Risk Investigative Analyst provides AML analytical and/or operations process support within a defined area. As a key resource and specialist, you will build and maintain knowledge of relevant regulations as well as existing and emerging regulations affecting money laundering, terrorist financing and/ or sanctions-based risk activity across the business.
As an AML Financial Crime Risk Investigative Analyst, you will:
•Conduct analysis of transactional activity to identify risks, trends, and potential suspicious activity; and determine whether further investigation is required.
•Prioritize and manage own workload to meet service level requirements for service and productivity.
•Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk transactions / activities as necessary.
•Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keep abreast of emerging trends for own functional area.
•Act as a key resource/specialist owner or representative by providing technical subject matter expertise, analysis, or operational process support on AML/ATF and other sanctions-related matters.
•Contribute to the identification and implementation of new products, operating workflow, additional services/products/applications, or operational efficiencies.
•Run and review information against various lists and guidelines; ensure accuracy and flag deviations.
•Manage and process activities with multiple steps, systems, and jurisdictions; focus of work is weekly, monthly or longer with additional ad-hoc responsibilities as required.
•Find opportunities to improve service delivery and support operational improvement.
•Ensure necessary due diligence to support the accuracy of all transactions/activities.
•Require in-depth knowledge in a range of products and services, processes, procedures, and systems within own area of specialty and characterized by moderate to high risk.
•Generally, interact with internal colleagues and contacts and/ or external customers; may provide process/policy guidance to others.
•Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment.
•Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function , both internally and externally
•Adhere to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
•Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.
MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:
1.) 2+ years of Risk Analyst experience
2.) Fundamental knowledge of AML operations, standards, procedures, laws, rules and regulations
3.) Experience using computer applications including MS Office
SOFT SKILLS:
1.) Ability to analyze, research, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
2.) Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
3.) Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
4.) Ability to pay high attention to details
NICE-TO-HAVE
1.) Banking or financial intuition experience
2.) CAMS/ACFCS certifications
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the Canada, Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Dexian will on request provide accommodation for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of Recruitment, Assessment and selection process.