AML Analyst

Role Summary:

The AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst will have an important role at Wave. You will be

responsible for detecting and investigating potentially suspicious activity alerts generated by our

automated transaction monitoring system to help keep Wave compliant with anti-money

laundering regulations in both Canada and the United States.

Heres How You Make an Impact:

• Analyzing financial transactions and identifying patterns or anomalies to uncover

suspicious or unusual customer activity.

• Actively managing alert/case queues in a timely manner while adhering to policies and

procedures.

• Recommending risk mitigation actions and next steps at the conclusion of alert/case

investigations.

• Conducting research to investigate the root cause of suspicious/unusual customer

activity and submitting recommendations to management on the appropriate action to

mitigate risks.

• Drafting and presenting regulatory reports for potential filing to FINTRAC/FINCEN and

preparing corresponding forms.

• Communicating with financial crime teams and stakeholders to gather additional

information as required and mitigate risk across Wave.

• Completing sanctions screening and PEP screening matches
• Protecting Wave and our customers by making certain all activity adheres to the USA

PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist

Financing Act (PCMLTFA), and internal anti-money laundering programs to ensure

compliance with applicable internal policies, procedures and external regulations.

• Contributing to shaping and enhancing our policies, procedures, and internal

resources/tooling.

Required Skills:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a compliance role at either a banking or fintech institution.
• CAMS or comparable advanced BSA/AML & OFAC training and/or certification

preferred.

155 Queens Quay East Ste. 500, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0W4

Highly motivated with a strong understanding of the US and Canadian regulatory

landscape, AML/CTF red flag identification, and suspicious activity trends.

• Previous experience in AML compliance, preferably in Transaction Monitoring
• Thorough understanding of Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk customers.
• Experience investigating complex cases of potentially suspicious activity and a strong

ability to prepare FINTRAC/FINCEN reports.

• Thorough understanding of the review and remediation process of potential sanctions

and PEP screening matches.

• Highly organized and focused, supported by strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, especially when drafting narratives and making

recommendations.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of tact and empathy under

pressure.

• A sixth sense for identifying problems while implementing and communicating solutions.