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.

What will you do?

• Plan, conduct and complete risk-based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, as well as Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners
• Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists
• Prepare relevant reports as required including 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 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

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Understanding of money laundering process in general and knowledge of various money laundering indicators and typologies
• Strong investigative, critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to apply them in various scenarios
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to gather and present complex information in a simple and concise manner is essential for this role
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study (i.e. accounting, business, political science, criminology)
• At a minimum, an intermediate proficiency level of skill in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

Nice-to-have

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

Job Skills

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

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTContract (Fixed Term)Salaried2025-06-062025-06-14

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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