FIU Analyst

The Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) is responsible for complying with the anti-money laundering/anti-terrorist financing (AML/ATF) regulations on behalf of all Canadian domiciled entities of Manulife. This includes: The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Manulife Investment Management Limited Manulife Wealth Manulife Investments and Manulife Bank and Trust. Reporting to the Financial Investigations Unit Program Manager the FIU Analyst will be responsible for the effective investigation and case management of watch list scanning and transaction scenario monitoring for all lines of business in accordance with Manulifes AML/ATF policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct AML assessments based on referrals from Business Areas and determine the appropriate course of action based on unusual activity.

• Assess daily transaction monitoring alerts understanding the indicators facts and context of the transaction activity.

• Investigate and assess the risk of alerts identified by Manulifes customer risk assessment tools using judgment and knowledge of money laundering patterns to assess whether transactions are suspicious; conduct investigations; make recommendations as to the appropriate course of action and document details of suspicion where required.

• Maintain proper records and audit trails of investigation activity and disposition actions for all alerts ensuring compliance with regulatory filing requirements.

• Assess daily ATF/PEP/Country watch list alerts to determine if watch list record has a business relationship with Manulife; and perform enhanced due diligence as required with appropriate reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of AML/ATF experience.

• Understanding of AML/ATF regulations and risk management.

• Effective analytical skills and strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong time management with ability to take responsibility and operate independently to ensure that compliance objectives are achieved.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid experience with AML/ATF management & reporting systems (e.g. PRM FCRM FWR).

• Strong knowledge of all Manulife products processes and systems.

• Banking and/or Securities sector AML/ATF experience

• CAMS certification.

• Bilingual in French.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Referenced Salary Location

Waterloo Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$51975.00 CAD - $86625.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1