Skills:
- Completion of post-secondary education in a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in a compliance role at either a banking or fintech institution.
- CAMS or comparable advanced BSA/AML & OFAC training and/or certification preferred.
- Highly motivated with a strong understanding of the US and Canadian regulatory landscape, AML/CTF red flag identification, and suspicious activity trends.
- Previous experience in AML compliance, preferably in Transaction Monitoring
- Thorough understanding of Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk customers.
- Experience investigating complex cases of potentially suspicious activity and a strong ability to prepare FINTRAC/FINCEN reports.
- Thorough understanding of the review and remediation process of potential sanctions and PEP screening matches.
- Highly organized and focused, supported by strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills, especially when drafting narratives and making recommendations.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of tact and empathy under pressure.
- A sixth sense for identifying problems while implementing and communicating solutions.