Senior AML Analyst (1961)

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior AML Analyst reports to the Senior Manager, Surveillance Strategies and Optimization (SSO) in AML Operations and will assist the team in optimizing the solutions supporting the bank’s customer and transaction surveillance obligations such as customer risk rating, customer name screening, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting.
The individual is responsible to support the execution of the strategies which ensure centralized transaction monitoring, watch list screening of customers and customer risk rating processes and automated solutions are operating effectively and optimized. The individual will work closely with internal and external business partners including AML Program Development, AML operations and GAML Advisory teams on these initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as Subject Matter Expert on transaction monitoring, the identification of high risk customers and/or screening of customers against various watchlist (i.e. Sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons).
• Provide advice, guidance and support in executing strategies to ensure the centralized monitoring systems are operating effectively and optimized.
• Conducts data analysis and develops risk appropriate recommendations for the detection of ML/TF/sanction risks including the creation of new rules, scenario and monitoring methods.
• Perform periodic reviews (qualitative and quantitative) on existing centralized surveillance monitoring for transaction monitoring, customer risk rating and customer screening.
• Identifies opportunities to optimize centralized automated surveillance systems.
• Provide support on activities to ensure compliance with TD’s Model Risk Management requirements.
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues.
• Keep current on emerging ML/TF trends and regulatory requirement changes.
• Contribute to the development of strategies and planning for the team.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders including partners in GAML and technology teams.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possesses strong understanding of money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF) and sanctions risks, TD business lines, TD’s existing technology and processes and industry best practices in this area.
• Strong research and analytical skills, ability to organize and bring order to data and information to draw conclusion and make appropriate recommendations.
• Minimum of five (5) years AML compliance experience in the financial services industry or equivalent.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting presentations.
• Highly organized, and independent who thinks critically and can manage multiple initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment while demonstrating flexibility to adjust to changing work priorities.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

WHO WE ARE:

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

• Act as Subject Matter Expert on transaction monitoring, the identification of high risk customers and/or screening of customers against various watchlist (i.e. Sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons).
• Provide advice, guidance and support in executing strategies to ensure the centralized monitoring systems are operating effectively and optimized.
• Conducts data analysis and develops risk appropriate recommendations for the detection of ML/TF/sanction risks including the creation of new rules, scenario and monitoring methods.
• Perform periodic reviews (qualitative and quantitative) on existing centralized surveillance monitoring for transaction monitoring, customer risk rating and customer screening.
• Identifies opportunities to optimize centralized automated surveillance systems.
• Provide support on activities to ensure compliance with TD’s Model Risk Management requirements.
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues.
• Keep current on emerging ML/TF trends and regulatory requirement changes.
• Contribute to the development of strategies and planning for the team.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders including partners in GAML and technology teams