Bilingual AML Investigator

Downtown Montreal, QC  |  Contract (12 Months)  |  15 Positions  |  In-Office 3 days/week

Hourly Rate: $30.00 – $59.31 per hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic, quarterly, and/or annual AML/KYC reviews using client systems such as SAS, Actimize, Oracle, and others

• Perform enhanced due diligence activities such as open-source searches, negative media, and/or name screening (World-Check, LexisNexis, and other search engines)

• Perform investigations and transaction analysis

• Identify red flags, RGS indicators, or unusual patterns of activity that may be indicative of criminal activity potentially leading to money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, etc.

• Complete reports to be submitted to regulators based on findings when necessary (suspicious transaction reports)

• Prepare case documentation as per client procedures

• Work with a team to meet production targets depending on the specific project

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and write in French; English is a strong asset

• 3+ years of AML investigation experience managing alerts and navigating investigation processes/programs in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) environment

• Experience preparing suspicious transaction reports (STR) to FINTRAC

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or other recognized AML/Financial Crimes certification is preferred

• Understanding of industry-common screening and transaction monitoring tools such as SAS, Actimize, Oracle, World-Check, LexisNexis, Refinitiv, and others

• Experience handling high-risk profile cases

• Experience performing demarketing and/or remediation projects

Compensation

The hourly rate for this contract position is $30.00 to $59.31 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
 

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

No AI is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, and our hiring process is based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.