Job Description
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*** Please note this is a 6-Month contract opportunity***
Reporting to the Manager, AML Compliance, the AML/ATF Analyst will play a key role in helping to ensure regulatory AML/ATF compliance across Sun Life Canada. The AML/ATF Analyst will join a team of compliance professionals in a role that will provide exposure to all business units across Sun Life’s Canadian operations, while helping to ensure the integrity of Sun Life clients, transactions, and reputation.
In this role, the incumbent will be involved in all the elements of the AML/ATF Compliance Program in Canada, including the investigation of unusual transactions, processing suspicious transaction reports, conducting due diligence reviews and other investigations, assessing and monitoring high risk clients, completing client risk assessments, and more. The Analyst may also participate in different AML/ATF projects and initiatives.
The Analyst role is a perfect opportunity to join a high performing Compliance team, with opportunities for growth and development, while contributing to Sun Life Canada AML/ATF Program in whole.
What will you do?
Apply high standards of analysis, accuracy and quality to daily AML/ATF alert reviews, investigations and associated client risk assessments
Collaborate with business partners and Business Unit Compliance Officer (BUCO) team members to identify high risk clients and complete enhanced due diligence measures
Investigate unusual transactions and make recommendations regarding risk levels and subsequent regulatory filing, as required
Actively participate in various AML/ATF compliance projects and initiatives
Contribute to the maintenance of the Sun Life Canada AML/ATF Program Policies and Procedures
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/ATF regulatory requirements in order to provide guidance to business partners regarding related processes and procedures
Identify and articulate continuous improvement opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the AML/ATF program
What do you need to succeed?
A minimum of 2 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk, audit, or related finance role with a focus on AML/ATF compliance in the financial services industry
2+ years of experience with STRs (Suspicious transaction reporting)
University degree or equivalent education
Interest in regulatory compliance, specifically AML/ATF legislation and regulation
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Strong analytical skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience in drafting recommendations to senior leadership and filings to regulators
Ability to prioritize workload based on risk and associated deadlines
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to effectively take ownership of a task/project and deliver results in a timely manner while working independently with minimum supervision
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet/Web navigation research skills (eg. Open source)
As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide
Preferred
Skills:
Knowledge of insurance and wealth products and services, particularly within Sun Life Canada
Prior experience working in a high-volume financial transaction environment/high volume production teams
Understanding of the Canadian AML/ATF regulatory requirements
Understanding of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing current developments/techniques
Current Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification, or willingness to obtain
Unique Requirements:
Government Clearance (Reliability Status) is mandatory – only those with existing clearance or those willing to obtain will be considered
What's in it for you?
Hybrid work environment
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
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