Investigator, Finance & Banking, Financial Crime

What is the opportunity?

As Investigator, you will work as an integral member of the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team. You will plan, conduct, and complete risk‑based investigations into matters referred to the Unit. Through the gathering, analysis, and evaluation of relevant information, you will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities to justify making a report to the Regulatory Authority.

As an Investigator, you play a key role in complying with legislative/regulatory requirements, and mitigating risk to RBC, in line with established RBC policy.

Note: This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract role.

• Plan, conduct and complete risk‑based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, and Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners.
• Gather information/intelligence from all available sources to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists.
• Prepare relevant reports and documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all investigative actions and decisions taken, ensuring that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and RBC policy.
• Promote, support and adhere to RBC's policies and guidelines on the Code of Conduct, Personal and Professional Development, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Information Security, in accordance with published policy/guidance documents and protocols.
• Work with the Global AML‑FIU Investigation Team and other FIU partners to ensure that investigations are conducted within defined timelines and are escalated in accordance with relevant policy.

• Understanding of money laundering processes and knowledge of various money laundering indicators and typologies.
• Strong investigative, critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to apply them in various scenarios.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to gather and present complex information in a simple and concise manner.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, business, political science, criminology).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word.

• Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC.
• ACAMS Certification.

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual through:

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and management opportunities.
• Working in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering & Analysis, Detail‑Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management.

Address: 20 KING ST W, TORONTO

City:
Toronto

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:
Group Risk Management

Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications: