Risk Analyst

Job summary

Analyze transactions and investigate AML alerts to identify unusual or suspicious activity, document findings, and escalate higher-risk cases. Apply AML procedures and regulatory requirements while meeting daily productivity targets and supporting operational improvements.

Job details

Risk Analyst II – AML Investigations Toronto, ON | Hybrid | Contract Join our client's Global Anti-Money Laundering (GAML) team and help detect and deter money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime risks. As a Risk Analyst II, you’ll review transactional activity, assess alerts, and support AML Operations in a leading financial institution. What you’ll do Analyze transactional activity to identify unusual patterns, potential risks, and suspicious activity. Review and investigate alerts, documenting findings and escalating higher-risk or non-standard activity as appropriate. Manage a daily workload to meet service-level and productivity expectations, including a target of 10 alerts per day. Apply AML procedures, internal policies, and relevant regulatory requirements in your work. Review information against applicable lists, guidelines, and procedures, and flag discrepancies. Maintain accuracy and confidentiality while working across systems and processes. Support operational improvements and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment. What you bring At least 2 years of Risk Analyst experience. Fundamental knowledge of AML operations, standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office. Strong analytical, research, organizational, and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and handle confidential information with discretion. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Secondary education or equivalent work experience. Assets: Banking or financial services experience; CAMS or ACFCS certification. Assignment details Contract term: November 16, 2026–November 15, 2027 Schedule: Monday to Friday, core business hours Work arrangement: Hybrid; onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays Work location: Toronto, ON M5K 1A2 Compensation: $40.75/hour plus 4% vacation pay Overtime: As needed Extension or conversion: Possible, subject to business needs This is for a current opening. Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

What you’ll do

Analyze transactions and investigate AML alerts to identify unusual or suspicious activity, document findings, and escalate higher-risk cases. Apply AML procedures and regulatory requirements while meeting daily productivity targets and supporting operational improvements.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of Risk Analyst experience, fundamental knowledge of AML operations and regulations, and proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Candidates should have secondary education or equivalent work experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, clear communication, attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Transactional Activity Analysis
• AML Investigations
• Alert Review
• Suspicious Activity Detection
• Risk Assessment
• Research
• Documentation
• Escalation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Confidentiality
• Written Communication
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Security & Safety

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