What is the opportunity?

As an AML Investigator, you will safeguard RBC’s Wealth Management business in Canada by managing financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, economic sanctions violations, and bribery/corruption. Your core responsibility will be to conduct risk-based investigations through the gathering, analysis, and evaluation of relevant information to determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism, or other criminal activities. This process will guide decisions on whether to file reports with regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with legislative/regulatory requirements and mitigating risks to RBC. You will collaborate across teams to uphold adherence to Canadian laws and industry standards.

What will you do?

• Conduct end-to-end investigations into complex and non-complex AML scenarios for the Canadian Wealth Management business.

• Investigate escalations from transaction monitoring alerts, name screening alerts, internal suspicion reports, and other referrals.

• Gather, analyze, and evaluate transactional, client, and third-party data to assess financial crime risks.

• Determine if findings warrant regulatory reporting or internal escalation, aligning with RBC policies and legal obligations.

• Maintain accurate records of investigative actions, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection protocols.

• Collaborate with the Global AML FIU Investigation Team, internal units, and external stakeholders to meet timelines and escalate issues per policy.

• Support management reporting to enhance RBC’s Financial Crime framework and inform Senior Management/regulators.

• Provide guidance to team members on AML/CTF trends, risks, and regulatory expectations.

• Assist the Team Manager in implementing training programs and fostering a culture of compliance.

• Contribute to AML projects and initiatives to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.

• Uphold RBC’s standards for Code of Conduct, data security, and professional development.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Good understanding of the Canadian AML/CTF legal and regulatory environment.

• Experience of conducting money laundering / terrorist financing investigations.

• Strong understanding of the securities industry.

• General understanding of the international AML/CTF, Economic Sanctions and ABAC laws.

• Good practical knowledge of MS Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal skills.

• Strong analytical and investigation skills.

• Ability to understand and articulate financial crime risks as perceived in specific cases and more broadly.

Nice-to-have

• A degree in Finance or equivalent

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation

• Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

• Conducts and Practices Handbook (CPH)

What’s in it for you?

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients

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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 MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-02-122026-03-02

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.