Location: Toronto, ON
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 day work from home (Friday is work from home, subject to change)
- Position Type: Contract
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Contract Duration: 2 months (with potential for extension based on business needs and performance; conversion to permanent also possible based on business needs and performance)
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Pay Rate: C$40.00 C$50.00 / Hour (CAD)
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Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, core business hours 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day (8:00 AM 4:00 PM); overtime possible
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Travel Requirements: Not required
This is a backfill contract role within a team of 7 supporting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) operations at a major financial institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting screening against various watchlists and flags, operating primarily through internal interactions. The contractor will have access to customer data and will be measured on performance metrics including SLAs, KPIs, daily/monthly goals, and quality of work. The role offers an opportunity for long-term career development and the chance to gain AML knowledge and experience within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Meeting time is minimal approximately 1 hour per week.
- Support screening against various watchlists and flags
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Conduct day-to-day AML operational activities aligned to SLAs, KPIs, and daily/monthly quality goals
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Interact primarily with internal stakeholders
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Handle and review customer data in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
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Complete a TD onboarding process and formal job-specific training during the initial 2-week training period
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Manage time and priorities effectively to meet daily and monthly performance targets
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Pivot between tasks as needed, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to take initiative
- Minimum 2 years of AML experience (closer to 4 years preferred)
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Adverse media experience
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Experience with Money Service Business (MSB) and/or Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening
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Previous experience in screening processes and understanding of those processes
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Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
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Strong time management and priority management skills
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Attention to detail; self-starter and adaptable
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Flexible and able to pivot from one task to another
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Willingness to learn and takes initiative
- ACAMS certification
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Banking or financial institution experience
- Post-secondary education preferred
- Minimum 2 years of AML experience (closer to 4 years is preferred)
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Experience supporting screening against watchlists/flags
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Experience working within AML or financial crime compliance environments
- Experience within a banking or financial institution setting
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
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401k Retirement Fund
- Interview process: 1 step, virtual, 45 minutes, 1-on-1
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Candidates with a pattern of job hopping or multiple short contracts may be disqualified from consideration
This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across Canada and global markets, with dedicated teams supporting financial crime risk management and global sanctions compliance. The organization employs thousands of professionals across functions including AML analysts, compliance specialists, business analysts, and risk management professionals who collaborate within a culture that emphasizes long-term growth, agility, and career development. The FCRM Canada & Global Sanctions division works to protect the integrity of financial systems, serving a broad customer base and supporting regulatory obligations at scale.
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-09806 Industry: Operations & Management
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