What is the Opportunity?

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance department as an Analyst, AML High Risk Client Management. Reporting to the Manager/Senior Manager, High Risk Client Management, you will conduct Enhanced Due Diligence of Politically Exposed Person (PEP) clients and prospects and report your findings and recommendations in a timely manner to Management for review and approval.

What will you do?

• Prioritize and conduct AML and Anti Terrorist Financing (ATF) analyses and provide Key Risk Indicators for the purpose of mitigating financial, regulatory, reputational and legal risk to RBC for higher risk clients

• Investigate and conduct research using RBC approved techniques and tools to assess if a client presents a higher level of AML regulatory or reputational risk to the Bank

• Assign an appropriate risk rating to Personal and Commercial Retail Banking clients in accordance with RBC’s risk rating methodology

• Prepare high quality written reports for Senior Management review that effectively communicate your findings and recommendations

• Work with stakeholders to gather and analyze information and ensure that all required matters are escalated appropriately and are conducted within defined timelines and in accordance with RBC policies and procedures

• Personally responsible and accountable for self-development and maintaining up to date knowledge, best practices, and skills sets for relevant AML, ATF, and other regulatory matters in support of the analytical function

• Update and maintain files ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness with an emphasis on quality

• In conjunction with Team Leaders and Managers, develop and maintain a network of internal partners and external peers in the industry to support analytical requirements

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 1+ years of experience in the financial services industry preferred

• Understanding of money laundering process in general and knowledge of various money laundering indicators

• Strong investigative, critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to apply them across various scenarios

• Strong written and oral communication skills, highly capable of gathering and presenting complex information in a simple and concise manner

• At a minimum, an Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

• Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines

• Banking knowledge for transactions, terminology, systems and processes

Nice-to-have 

• University degree or equivalent experience

• Strong knowledge and understanding of FINTRAC guidance/requirements

• Skilled in open source research

• CAMS designation preferable

• Language skills (French)

What’s in it for you?  

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. 

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.