Royal Bank of Canada

Manager- AML Investigations

Royal Bank of Canada$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep knowledge of Canadian AML/CTF laws and regulations
  • Proven experience in money laundering and terrorist financing investigations
  • Familiarity with the securities industry landscape
  • Understanding of international AML/CTF and economic sanctions laws
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and investigative capabilities
  • Ability to assess financial crime risks effectively

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough investigations into AML scenarios for RBC's Wealth Management sector
  • Investigate alerts from transaction monitoring and other internal referrals
  • Gather and analyze data to evaluate financial crime risks
  • Decide on regulatory reporting or internal escalation based on findings
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of investigations
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet compliance timelines
  • Support management reporting to strengthen the Financial Crime framework
  • Guide team members on AML/CTF trends and regulatory expectations
  • Implement training programs to foster compliance culture
  • Contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of AML projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Leaders committed to employee development through coaching
  • Opportunities to make a lasting impact in the community
  • Work within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
  • World-class training program for financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging work opportunities that promote growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a Manager- AML Investigator, you will safeguard RBC's Wealth Management business in Canada by managing financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, economic sanctions violations, and bribery/corruption. Your core responsibility will be to conduct risk-based investigations through the gathering, analysis, and evaluation of relevant information to determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism, or other criminal activities. This process will guide decisions on whether to file reports with regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with legislative/regulatory requirements and mitigating risks to RBC. You will collaborate across teams to uphold adherence to Canadian laws and industry standards.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Conduct end-to-end investigations into complex and non-complex AML scenarios for the Canadian Wealth Management business.
  • Investigate escalations from transaction monitoring alerts, name screening alerts, internal suspicion reports, and other referrals.
  • Gather, analyze, and evaluate transactional, client, and third-party data to assess financial crime risks.
  • Determine if findings warrant regulatory reporting or internal escalation, aligning with RBC policies and legal obligations.
  • Maintain accurate records of investigative actions, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection protocols.
  • Collaborate with the Global AML FIU Investigation Team, internal units, and external stakeholders to meet timelines and escalate issues per policy.
  • Support management reporting to enhance RBC's Financial Crime framework and inform Senior Management/regulators.
  • Provide guidance to team members on AML/CTF trends, risks, and regulatory expectations.
  • Assist the Team Manager in implementing training programs and fostering a culture of compliance.
  • Contribute to AML projects and initiatives to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Uphold RBC's standards for Code of Conduct, data security, and professional development.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:
  • Good understanding of the Canadian AML/CTF legal and regulatory environment.
  • Experience of conducting money laundering / terrorist financing investigations.
  • Strong understanding of the securities industry.
  • General understanding of the international AML/CTF, Economic Sanctions and ABAC laws.
  • Good practical knowledge of MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Strong analytical and investigation skills.
  • Ability to understand and articulate financial crime risks as perceived in specific cases and more broadly.

Nice-to-have:
  • A degree in Finance or equivalent
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation
  • Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
  • Conducts and Practices Handbook (CPH)


What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


Job Skills
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-17

Application Deadline:

2026-09-01
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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