Our agency is currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Analyst I to join the Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) team of a leading Canadian financial institution. This is a dynamic role where you will have a direct impact on the bank’s safety and integrity by investigating potential financial crimes and identifying emerging risk trends.
As a key member of the investigative unit, you will use sound methodologies to collect and preserve digital evidence while staying abreast of criminal techniques and cyber technologies. You will act as a safeguard for the organization, ensuring that all activities align with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements. This role offers a hybrid work environment in Markham, ON.
Advantages•Career Growth: Opportunity to work within a large-scale team (150+ investigators) with mentorship from senior management.
•Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the detection and prevention of global financial crime.
•Collaborative Culture: Engaging team environment with regular case presentations and knowledge-sharing sessions.
•Professional Development: Gain exposure to complex end-to-end investigations and project management work streams.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
•Investigation & Analysis: Conduct thorough research and analysis of referred cases to identify trends, patterns, and risks.
•Case Management: Prioritize incoming investigation requests and prepare comprehensive documentation for financial crime cases.
•Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all investigations and filings (including STRs) adhere to FINTRAC guidelines and internal policies.
•Collaboration: Work closely with internal partners and external parties for effective detection; present findings and case studies to the broader team.
•Reporting: Maintain accurate project records and databases, providing regular updates to management on case status and emerging trends.
•Continuous Improvement: Monitor productivity and recommend process enhancements to increase the efficiency of the investigative unit.
QualificationsEducation & Experience:
•Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, or a related discipline.
•Preferred: Advanced degree in a mathematical or financial discipline.
•Experience: 0–2 years of experience in risk management or investigations within the banking industry.
Hard Skills:
•Proficiency in identifying trends and patterns through investigative techniques.
•Hands-on experience filing STRs (Suspicious Transaction Reports).
•Strong knowledge of FINTRAC regulations.
•Technical familiarity with RGS, KYT, and KYC protocols.
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Soft Skills & Assets:
•High level of attention to detail and strong communication skills.
•ACAMS certification is considered a significant asset.
•Ability to manage confidential information with extreme discretion.
SummaryThe Risk Analyst I is responsible for conducting thorough adjudications, risk assessments, and investigations into general queue cases. You will support end-to-end investigations—including AML, Sanctions, and ABAC (Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption)—by gathering digital evidence, analyzing data, and recommending critical actions such as account freezing or demarketing.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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