Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Investigator/AML Manager

Royal Bank of Canada$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of AML experience, preferably in Canadian Banking
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills
  • In-depth knowledge of predicate offences
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proficiency in open-source research
  • Skilled in presenting complex information simply
  • Effective time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert on AML issues for team members
  • Assist in implementing a training program to ensure role comprehension
  • Plan and conduct risk-based investigations into identified matters
  • Maintain accurate records of investigative actions and decisions
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and RBC policies
  • Gather intelligence to assess suspicion of financial crimes
  • Prepare reports and documentation to support investigative actions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leaders focused on development and mentorship
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • World-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging work opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a Manager (Canadian Banking) within the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team, you are the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on AML Investigations and work with the team members as a mentor. You will be involved in the implementation of the training in the Unit by mentoring staff and provide ongoing coaching and feedback on investigations and reports related to cases reviewed by staff in addition to completing your own investigations. You will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities, to justify making a report to the Regulatory Authority.

What will you do?

  • Act as a SME to provide specialist advice, guidance and direction to team members on money laundering, financing of terrorism and related issues
  • Assist the Senior Manager with implementation of the training program for the team to ensure understanding of what is required in the role and processes are followed
  • Plan, conduct and complete risk based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, as well as Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners
  • Maintain accurate records of all investigative actions and decisions taken
  • Ensure that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and RBC policy
  • Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists
  • Prepare relevant reports as required including documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations
  • Promote and adhere to RBC's policies and guidelines on Code of Conduct, Personal and Professional Development, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Information Security
  • Work with the Global AML-FIU Investigation Team and other FIU partners to ensure that investigations are conducted within defined timelines and are escalated in accordance with policies


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:
  • Strong AML background (Preferred: Canadian Banking)
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills for the purpose of reaching reasoned and sound conclusions with arguments that support the decision reached.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant predicate offences
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Skilled in open-source research
  • The ability to gather, assess/evaluate and present complex information in a simple and concise manner.
  • Time management and organizational skills in order to manage workload and ensure established benchmarks are met.


Nice-to-have:
  • Experience providing coaching and feedback
  • Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC
  • ACAMS Certification
  • Completion of an Undergraduate degree (Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies preferred)


What's in it for you?

  • 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


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Job Skills
Coverage Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Information Capture, Insurance Claims Investigations, Insurance Fraud Investigations, Interview Techniques, Liability Loss Control, Litigation Management, Risk Assessments, Vendor Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-10-06

Application Deadline:

2026-07-07
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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