AML/ATF Analyst

Job Description

About the role :

Reporting to the Manager, AML Compliance, the AML / ATF Analyst will play a key role in helping to ensure regulatory AML / ATF compliance across Sun Life Canada.

The AML / ATF Analyst will join a team of compliance professionals in a role that will provide exposure to all business units across Sun Life’s Canadian operations, while helping to ensure the integrity of Sun Life clients, transactions, and reputation.

In this role, the incumbent will be involved in all the elements of the AML / ATF Compliance Program in Canada, including the investigation of unusual transactions, processing suspicious transaction reports, conducting due diligence reviews and other investigations, assessing, and monitoring high risk clients, completing client risk assessments, and more.

The Analyst may also participate in different AML / ATF projects and initiatives. The Analyst role is a perfect opportunity to join a high performing Compliance team, with opportunities for growth and development, while contributing to Sun Life Canada AML / ATF Program in whole.

What will you do?

• Apply high standards of analysis, accuracy and quality to daily AML / ATF alert reviews, investigations and associated client risk assessments
• Collaborate with business partners and Business Unit Compliance Officer (BUCO) team members to identify high risk clients and complete enhanced due diligence measures
• Investigate unusual transactions and make recommendations regarding risk levels and subsequent regulatory filing, as required
• Actively participate in various AML / ATF compliance projects and initiatives
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Sun Life Canada AML / ATF Program Policies and Procedures
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML / ATF regulatory requirements in order to provide guidance to business partners regarding related processes and procedures
• Identify and articulate continuous improvement opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the AML / ATF program.

What do you need to succeed?

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk, audit, or related finance role with a focus on AML / ATF compliance in the financial services industry
• University degree or equivalent education
• Interest in regulatory compliance, specifically AML / ATF legislation and regulation
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in drafting recommendations to senior leadership and filings to regulators
• Ability to prioritize workload based on risk and associated deadlines
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to effectively take ownership of a task / project and deliver results in a timely manner while working independently with minimum supervision
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet / Web navigation research skills (eg. Open source)
• Government Clearance (Reliability Status) is mandatory only those with existing clearance or those willing to obtain will be considered

Preferred skills :

• Knowledge of insurance and wealth products and services, particularly within Sun Life Canada
• Prior experience working in a high-volume financial transaction environment / high volume production team(s)
• Understanding of the Canadian AML / ATF regulatory requirements
• Understanding of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing current developments / techniques
• Current Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification, or willingness to obtain
• Bilingual (English / French) is an asset

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24 / 7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health mental, physical and financial

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• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023 and 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named Best Places to Work by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023
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