One of our Government clients is looking for a Junior AML Data Analyst (Python, Excel, Access)
Length: 7 Months with the possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, Ontario - Hybrid (two days per week, subject to change at client’s discretion)
Hours of Work Per Day: 7.25 (9 am - 5 pm)
Number of resources required: 3
Pay Rate: $25.09/hr

ROLE MANDATE:
The AML Specialist (Analysis) is accountable for conducting patron reviews and risk assessments that may lead to the accurate and timely submission of reports to FINTRAC, per established regulatory and reporting requirements to avoid possible regulatory sanctions or reputational damage. The role requires the adjudication of batched name screening alerts that seek to identify confirmed Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) or Sanctioned individuals/entities, adverse media screening, the completion of patron activity risk scoring reports, quality control functions, and other tasks.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
• Be familiar with applicable AML laws and regulations
• Collect, collate, analyze, and evaluate information/intelligence from a range of sources for the purpose of identifying suspicious activity, which may be an indicator of money laundering and terrorist financing activity at casinos in Ontario
• Conduct risk assessment of gaming patrons and Quality Control (QC) reviews for accuracy of report records
• Support intelligence gathering and analysis by utilizing social media and other open-source platforms following current legal requirements and industry best practices
• Assist with the development and maintenance of systems to analyze data, identify trends, provide accurate reporting and proactive identification of suspicious activity and/or potential non-compliance with AML requirements
• Help support a team that provides accurate and timely reporting to FINTRAC in contributing to the AML Unit’s role in preventing and combating money laundering
• Identify and escalate any perceived live-time risk issues (high risk) to the Manager or Senior Manager, without delay, to assess and confirm the risk and begin to implement controls to manage the risk
• Perform daily name screening to identify individuals/entities who may be a potential match to a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), subject to Sanctions, or adverse media aka. negative news
• Maintain awareness and assist with the development and documentation of required procedures and internal control manuals, as required
• Support the maintenance of a centralized database of anti-money laundering policies, procedures and internal controls from all lines of business
• Share knowledge learned from education and experience in the AML field
• Actively participate as a member of project teams when representing AML Unit

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE:
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience within a compliance environment
• AML experience preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLSET FOR THE ROLE:
• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Understanding of money laundering techniques and how they can be used in the gaming industry

LICENSES:
• AGCO Cat2 registration required (Initiated at offer stage - employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining this license)


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