Job Title: Risk Management Assistant I
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Prince Georgia, BC)

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Position Summary
The Risk Management Assistant I supports branch and operations teams by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and implementing enterprise-wide risk management practices, particularly related to fraud prevention, AML/ATF legislation, and financial transaction monitoring.

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Key Responsibilities

Security & Fraud Prevention

• Prepare fraud case files and witness statements for law enforcement and third-party collection agencies

• Monitor and manage debit card activity reports and fraudulent transaction alerts

• Track and report losses related to fraud, forgery, employee errors, or system malfunctions

• Respond to fraud alerts and suspicious activities generated by centralized fraud detection systems

• Coordinate with branch and contact centre teams to resolve fraud-related issues

Compliance & AML Monitoring

• Ensure day-to-day compliance with AML/ATF regulations (e.g., Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act)

• Review and approve wire transfers through secure payment systems (e.g., PSD Wires)

• Administer and manage alert queues, daily reports, and large cash transaction monitoring via Verafin

• Conduct Fintrac reporting and monitor wires for accuracy and remediation

• Perform data integrity checks within the core banking system

• Create and manage risk scoring of industries, occupations, and non-standard account types

• Monitor non-member transactions and escalate issues of non-compliance as needed

• Oversee cash deposit reporting systems for branch compliance

• Investigate unusual transactions and prepare suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for review and filing

• Monitor business relationships and beneficial ownership structures

• Action alerts in enterprise risk management systems and perform account risk ratings

• Conduct behavior reviews of accounts categorized as high, medium, or low risk

Reporting

• Track and update branch-level compliance requirements (e.g., robbery procedures, alarm systems) on a scheduled basis

• Monitor reports related to ATM transactions, remote deposits, lost/stolen cards

• Conduct internal account reviews, including EFTs, bill payments, cash advances, overdrafts, and account losses outside of loans

• Escalate discrepancies and non-standard limits to the risk and compliance manager

Support & Administrative Duties

• Respond to CCTV surveillance requests

• Manage FATCA/CRS reporting and documentation

• Review risk ratings and compliance status of newly opened accounts

• Perform other duties as assigned

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Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and core banking systems

• Proficient in Verafin for case and alert management

• Working knowledge of Dow Jones and Factiva for compliance research

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to stay current with evolving regulatory and compliance standards

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Education & Experience

• 2 to 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, financial services, or related field

• Completion of Compliance Officer 101 from the Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute (CAMLI)

• Current CAMLI membership or equivalent combination of education and experience

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