POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Anti-Money Laundering the Senior Investigator, AML plays a critical role in Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE)’s AML Patron Risk Assessment (PRA) program by leading complex investigations into potentially suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation (such as the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act – PCMLTFA), and supporting regulatory reporting.
This position enhances internal controls and liaises with internal stakeholders and external regulators to protect the integrity of GCE’s operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring & Investigation

• Transaction analysis and investigation on transaction reports as they are produced.
• Review and analyze customer financial transactions to identify and report on suspicious money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing activities.
• Review and analysis of patron financial records and business records to confirm source of funds (SOF) and source of wealth (SOW), when applicable.
• Review and verify Know Your Customer (KYC), Source of Funds (SOF), and Source of Wealth (SOW) documentation for patrons, particularly for Bulk Cash Limits, large cash transactions, unusual activity, or high-value play.
• Respond promptly to on-call requests for KYC/SOF verification, including during weekends and holidays, to support operational needs and ensure compliance.
• Receive internal reports from multiple internal sources and investigate suspicious activity and red flags by conducting research, reviewing internal and external databases, as well as reviewing and conducting internal correspondences, as required.
• Conduct adverse media and open-source searches.
• Conduct sanctions screening of all customers and affiliated parties against the applicable AML/ATF watch lists and economic sanctions lists.
• Conduct screening on Politically Exposed Persons and proceed with the applicable investigation and enhanced measures as required.

Anti-Money Laundering Reporting

• Conduct periodic, quarterly, and/or annual financial investigation reviews.
• Complete reports to be submitted to the regulators based on investigation findings.

Additional Duties

• Provide technical and analytical support to fellow AML Investigators when needed
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews by maintaining organized case files and investigations logs.
• Participate in policy and procedure development to enhance the casino’s AML/ATF program.

EDUCATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education with a minimum of 3+ years of AML investigative experience, or a suitable combination of education and related experience in AML, compliance, audit, business administration, data analysis, banking, gaming, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make determinations and take the appropriate actions based on the results of the transaction analysis.
• Deep understanding of red flags, criminal typologies, and trends.
• Deep understanding of Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) requirements, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) reporting obligations, and AML risk indicators.
• Proven ability to assess KYC and SOF documentation for completeness, legitimacy, and consistency.
• Ability to investigate, make logical findings, and clearly articulate those findings.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated self-initiative and ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of personal integrity, commitment to confidentiality and privacy principles.
• Experience working closely with an operational function and frontline staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Strong time management and ability to respond under pressure and outside regular business hours.
• Technical skills, MS Office Suite (Intermediate)
• Knowledge of provincial gaming control laws and/or Gaming industry experience is an asset.

• Provide technical and analytical support to fellow AML Investigators when needed
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews by maintaining organized case files and investigations logs.
• Participate in policy and procedure development to enhance the casino’s AML/ATF program