Location: Toronto OR Montreal (4 days onsite) Employment Type: 6+ months Contract (with potential for extension) Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship will be contacted We are seeking an experienced Bilingual AML Investigator (English & French) to join a dynamic financial crime compliance team supporting major financial institutions. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about identifying and investigating suspicious financial activity and helping combat financial crime. What You’ll Do Conduct periodic AML/KYC reviews (quarterly or annual) using industry-standard investigation and monitoring systems Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) including open-source research, negative media searches, and name screening Analyze customer transactions and investigate unusual or suspicious activity Identify red flags and suspicious patterns potentially linked to money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, or other financial crimes Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to regulatory authorities when required Maintain detailed case documentation and investigation records in accordance with compliance procedures Collaborate with team members to meet investigation timelines and project targets What You Bring Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) 2+ years of AML investigation experience in a financial crime or compliance environment Experience managing alerts and navigating investigation workflows in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) or similar environment Hands-on experience preparing and filing STRs to FINTRAC Strong transaction analysis skills and sound judgment when handling sensitive information Familiarity with industry screening and monitoring tools such as SAS, Actimize, Oracle, World-Check, LexisNexis, Refinitiv, or similar platforms Experience handling high-risk customer profiles and complex investigations Exposure to remediation or de-marketing projects is considered an asset Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or other AML/Financial Crime certifications are preferred PlanIT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Disclosure: This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Plan IT’s clients and is not intended for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Plan IT and/or its clients may use AI-assisted tools from time to time to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools do not replace human judgment or decision-making at any stage of the hiring process.