MLRO Support – AML Compliance Analyst

About the role

This position provides second‑line oversight for the firm’s financial crime framework by supporting the Canadian AML Officer (CAMLO) and the Money‑Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). The role focuses on high‑risk case review, regulatory compliance, and governance reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support CAMLO and MLRO in meeting Canadian AML/ATF regulatory obligations.
• Independently review and challenge high‑risk cases, acting as an escalation point for Financial Crime Operations.
• Exercise delegated authority to approve or reject complex cases, ensuring risk‑based, well‑documented decisions.
• Maintain compliance with FINTRAC requirements, including PCMLTFA and Ministerial Directives.
• Conduct analysis and compile management information for thematic reviews, audits, regulatory examinations, and law‑enforcement enquiries.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust financial‑crime governance framework and prepare reports for senior management and governance committees.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience in compliance, AML/ATF, financial crime, or risk management.
• Working knowledge of Canadian AML/ATF regulations, FINTRAC requirements, and related ministerial directives.
• Strong risk‑assessment abilities with documented decision‑making in complex or ambiguous scenarios.
• Experience reviewing high‑risk customers, including PEPs, adverse media, sanctions, high‑risk jurisdictions, and crypto‑related typologies.
• Understanding of virtual‑asset risks, source‑of‑funds/wealth assessments, sanctions, and fraud typologies.
• High attention to detail, clear written communication, and ability to operate with delegated authority.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary range of €29,000 – €48,000.
• Opportunity to work on complex financial‑crime cases within a regulated environment.
• Professional development support, including potential certification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA).