Financial Crime Risk Senior Investigator

Job Title: Financial Crime Risk Senior Investigator
Duration: 6 months Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
Pay Range: $40 - $53/Hr

Job Description:
The Financial Crime Risk Senior Investigator conducts end to end investigations of various higher complexity and sensitivity through analysis of evidence gathered for both internal and external investigations.
Includes authority in applying reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering/terrorist financing, mitigating, and disrupting financial crime (recommending for demarket and/or freezing accounts by the appropriate investigative unit).

Depth & Scope:

Investigates criminal cases ranging from simple to complex in nature

Sound knowledge of Bank products, systems, policies and procedures

Strong knowledge of criminal investigative techniques, related laws governing collection of evidence, court proceedings and financial/criminal trends

Manages programs/projects/ initiatives of low to moderate scope and complexity

Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge/expertise in own field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas

Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area

Understands the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organization

Impacts a range of functional programs across own and related teams

Interprets guidelines, standards, policies, and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels

Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities

Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise

Identifies and leads problem resolution for complex issues at all levels

Education & Experience:
5+ years of experience

Customer Accountabilities:

Conducts a variety of complex investigations, including AML, Sanctions/ABAC and Financial Crime

Applies sound methodologies to collect, preserve, and analyze evidence while staying current on global emerging risks and technology threats

Assesses and prioritizes files and investigates assigned cases ensuring proper protocols are in place and effectively applied

Works effectively with counterparts at other FI's, law enforcement, Non-Profits, and others in government within prescribed protocols to maximize opportunities for information sharing and to reduce our client's exposure

Conducts investigations in a professional and timely manner

Identifies and communicates procedural weaknesses to businesses

Identifies industry and typologies risk and trends for respective program areas and shares knowledge with appropriate stakeholders

Maintains and establishes working relationships with internal partners (e.g., HR, Employment Standards and Legal etc.,) for investigative purposes

Applies sound methodologies to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in accordance with investigative mandate

Shareholder Accountabilities:

Leads workstream by acting as a project lead for large or complex projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies

Evaluates the effectiveness of processes/services and recommends/champions possible enhancements

Recommends improvements to escalation processes within the investigative unit and a feedback mechanism to relevant stakeholders

Plans and delivers efficient and cost-effective processes that support and promote the implementation of programs

Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience

Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for respective business area(s)

Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist

Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate

Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and ensures the prompt and thorough resolution of escalated non-standard, high-risk issues

Runs analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, makes recommendations, assesses then effectiveness of programs/policies/practices

Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts

Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Contract Benefits:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:
Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value…