Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking an experienced Senior AML Examiner/Investigator- Financial Crime to support their second-line compliance team. This role is critical in strengthening the institution’s internal defense mechanisms against money laundering and terrorist financing activities. The successful candidate will work closely with senior directors and compliance professionals to plan, execute, and report on examinations that test adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF), and Sanctions-related regulations and internal policies.
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This is a 6-month contract - Hybrid, downtown Toronto.
Advantages
-Opportunity to contribute to global AML/ATF compliance initiatives at an enterprise level
-Hybrid work model – on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every second Friday
-Exposure to high-impact projects and regulatory frameworks
-Possibility of contract extension or full-time conversion based on performance
-Work closely with subject matter experts, senior leadership, and regulatory professionals
Responsibilities
-Conduct and support Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions-related testing across the bank
-Collaborate with business lines and corporate functions to assess compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements
-Examine transaction monitoring, detection processes, and reporting mechanisms to identify suspicious or unusual activity
--Sample and analyze transactions, files, and reports as part of detailed examination procedures
Prepare clear, actionable reports outlining findings, risk ratings, and required remediation
-Utilize TeamMate Audit Management software and advanced Excel functions for testing and documentation
-Work under the direction of the Examiner-in-Charge to ensure timely completion of assigned examinations
Qualifications
Must Have:
-5–7 years of experience in auditing, second-line testing, or AML/ATF compliance within the financial services sector
-Strong understanding of AML/ATF laws, regulatory expectations (e.g., FINTRAC), and industry best practices
-Proven experience in risk management and testing control methodologies
-Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, IFS functions)
-Prior experience using TeamMate Audit Management or similar examination platforms
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to produce thorough reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Nice to Have:
-CPA, CIA, or equivalent accounting/internal audit designation
-MBA or advanced degree in a related field
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance or audit professional to step into a critical role supporting enterprise-wide AML/ATF examinations for a top-tier Canadian bank. You will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks while ensuring regulatory alignment. If you have a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and passion for financial integrity, we encourage you to apply.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking an experienced Senior AML Examiner/Investigator- Financial Crime to support their second-line compliance team. This role is critical in strengthening the institution’s internal defense mechanisms against money laundering and terrorist financing activities. The successful candidate will work closely with senior directors and compliance professionals to plan, execute, and report on examinations that test adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF), and Sanctions-related regulations and internal policies.
This is a 6-month contract - Hybrid, downtown Toronto.
Advantages
-Opportunity to contribute to global AML/ATF compliance initiatives at an enterprise level
-Hybrid work model – on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every second Friday
-Exposure to high-impact projects and regulatory frameworks
-Possibility of contract extension or full-time conversion based on performance
-Work closely with subject matter experts, senior leadership, and regulatory professionals
Responsibilities
-Conduct and support Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions-related testing across the bank
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-Collaborate with business lines and corporate functions to assess compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements
-Examine transaction monitoring, detection processes, and reporting mechanisms to identify suspicious or unusual activity
--Sample and analyze transactions, files, and reports as part of detailed examination procedures
Prepare clear, actionable reports outlining findings, risk ratings, and required remediation
-Utilize TeamMate Audit Management software and advanced Excel functions for testing and documentation
-Work under the direction of the Examiner-in-Charge to ensure timely completion of assigned examinations
Qualifications
Must Have:
-5–7 years of experience in auditing, second-line testing, or AML/ATF compliance within the financial services sector
-Strong understanding of AML/ATF laws, regulatory expectations (e.g., FINTRAC), and industry best practices
-Proven experience in risk management and testing control methodologies
-Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, IFS functions)
-Prior experience using TeamMate Audit Management or similar examination platforms
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to produce thorough reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Nice to Have:
-CPA, CIA, or equivalent accounting/internal audit designation
-MBA or advanced degree in a related field
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance or audit professional to step into a critical role supporting enterprise-wide AML/ATF examinations for a top-tier Canadian bank. You will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks while ensuring regulatory alignment. If you have a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and passion for financial integrity, we encourage you to apply.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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