AML Investigator (Etobicoke, ON)

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Manager, AML the AML Investigator will be responsible for identifying (know-your-customer) and monitoring financial crime activities such as fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and associated predicate offenses. You will be conducting investigations and reporting findings to the relevant government and regulatory authorities. You will play a critical role in protecting Great Canadian Entrainment and its customers and ensuring the company meets its regulatory obligations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Transaction analysis and investigation on transaction reports as they are produced.
• Review and analyze customer financial transactions to identify and report on suspicious money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing activities.
• Receive internal reports from multiple internal sources and investigate suspicious activity and red flags by conducting research, reviewing internal and external databases, as well as reviewing and conducting internal correspondences, as required.
• Conduct periodic, quarterly and/or annual financial investigation reviews.
• Complete reports to be submitted to the regulators based on investigations findings.
• Conduct adverse media and open-source searches.
• Conduct sanctions screening of all customers and affiliated parties against the applicable AML/ATF watch lists and economic sanctions lists. 
• Conduct screening on Politically Exposed Persons and proceed with the applicable investigation and enhanced measures as required. 
• Sharing in the administrative tasks related to the operation of Financial Crimes.

Educational and Functional Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or college diploma in a relevant discipline such as business administration, audit, or finance
• Minimum of 2 years experience in AML and financial crimes investigations, or a suitable combination of both education and related experience. 
• Basic understanding of red flags, criminal typologies, and trends.
• Ability to investigate, make logical findings and clearly articulate those findings.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated self-initiative and ability to work unsupervised.
• High level of personal integrity, commitment to confidentiality and privacy principles.
• Experience working closely with an operational function and frontline staff.
• Technical skills, MS Office Suite (Advanced level in Excel)

• Knowledge of provincial gaming control laws and/or Gaming industry experience is an asset.

• Valid driving license as travel may be required on an as-needed basis (within Ontario Casino Sites).

Minimum Salary (CAD $) 62,000

Midpoint Salary (CAD $) 83,500

Maximum Salary (CAD $) 105,500