AML Investigator
Atlantic LotteryDiscover
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about protecting organizations from financial crime? Do you thrive on analyzing data, spotting patterns, and solving complex puzzles?
As an AML Investigator, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to detect and prevent money laundering and financial crime within our iCasino and Sports operations. You'll lead investigations, monitor high-risk activity, and ensure we meet all regulatory obligations with precision and integrity.
Application Deadline: Posting will remain open until the position is filled or interviews begin.
Salary Band: $62,600 - $93,600 - A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000 at the time of this posting. (Individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, market conditions, relevant experience, education, training and internal equity).
Work Location: Office or Hybrid option working from our Moncton Office
- Onboarding/Probation: Full-time in-office for the first 6 months, based in Moncton, NB.
- After Probation: You can choose to either continue working full-time in the office or switch to a hybrid model, coming into the office 2-3 times a week.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
🔍 Investigations & Risk Analysis
- Conduct in-depth investigations into suspicious transactions and player activity
- Determine when to escalate and report to FINTRAC
- Maintain detailed case files and documentation for high-risk individuals
- Stay ahead of emerging risks through regular reviews and analysis
📊 Monitoring & Compliance
- Use AML tools and systems to monitor customer and vendor activity
- Analyze data to identify red flags and unusual patterns
- Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
📘 Policy & Program Development
- Contribute to the development and refinement of AML policies and internal controls
- Support audits and compliance reviews
- Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with regulatory standards
🎓 Training & Awareness
- Assist in delivering AML training to staff
- Stay current on AML/CTF regulations and industry trends
📝 Reporting & Documentation
- Draft clear, actionable reports for internal and regulatory use
- Maintain thorough records of investigations and findings
- Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory bodies when necessary
What you'll need
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Degree in Criminology, Finance, Law, Business, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in AML or fraud investigations
- Strong understanding of Canadian AML/CTF regulations and FINTRAC requirements
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Comfort with AML monitoring tools and investigative systems
- Must be 19+ and reside in Atlantic Canada.
Nice-to-Have:
- CAMS or CFE certification
- Experience in gaming, financial services, or law enforcement
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting and cross-functional collaboration
AL Benefits:
- Extended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision.
- Basic life insurance and disability.
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
- Three weeks of vacation annually (pro-rated) and 13 paid statutory holidays. Plus, we have a vacation purchasing program.
- Wellness Support: Wellness programs focused on physical and nutritional health (and more), 3 paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Two volunteer days per year.
- Career advancement opportunities.
Recruitment Process: Over the past few years, we have embraced meaningful changes in our workplace, including enhancements to our hiring practices. Our typical recruitment process includes two in-person interviews, an assignment and/or scenario-based questions to assess your knowledge, behavioral or cognitive assessments, and verification of relevant certifications, where applicable. All interviews are conducted in English, our primary working language, unless otherwise specified.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo reference checks and a mandatory criminal background check. Depending on the role, financial, educational, and credential verifications may also be conducted as part of our comprehensive hiring process.
Internal Employees: Internal employees interested in this opportunity must be in 'good standing,' which includes meeting expectations on their last performance review. Performance improvement plans, disciplinary action, attendance, mandatory training, and other performance-related items will also be taken into consideration when determining the applicant's 'good standing' status. Please note that the Predictive Index (PI) assessment will be conducted or, if already completed, provided to the hiring managers.
Eligibility to Work in Canada: As applicable, candidates must have acquired all required work permits/visas and other authorizations and otherwise be eligible to work in Canada at the time any offer of employment is made by AL. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to obtain all required work permits/visas and other authorizations.
A little bit about us
Atlantic Lottery
Our players have been having fun and "dreaming big" since 1976 when Atlantic Lottery started offering lottery games on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The game options have grown and changed over the years and so has our workforce! Today's Atlantic Lottery has more than 600 employees, who are the heart and soul of our business. We offer everything from dare-to-dream draw games to online bingo; breakopen tickets to sports wagering; and games in social settings and on the internet. With games come winners - big and small wins every day - but the best thing about lottery games is that when you choose to play with us, everyone benefits. 100% of our profits go back into our communities. That feels good! #ProudToBeAL
We are proud, gritty, community-minded, and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers, neighbours, and friends.
Your best life is waiting in Atlantic Canada. At Atlantic Lottery, we have many roles that allow you to work from any of our four Atlantic provinces. Explore living East:
Are you interested?
Work With Us
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and mandatory criminal background checks. Financial, educational, and credential verification checks may also be conducted as part of our comprehensive hiring process.