Senior Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

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Company: Royal Bank of Canada

Location: Raleigh, NC 27610

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Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

As a Senior Anti-Money Laundering Specialist you would support the AML Compliance function by executing various processes that maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and the firm's AML Program. You will provide data analysis and complex problem solving within the area/department and assist in the execution of the firm's Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence programs, including the review of high-risk customer information. If you have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working in challenging environment, and are looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

What will you do?
  • Responsible for accurately evaluating client information and taking appropriate action to protect the firm against the risk of money laundering activities in accordance with global and local regulatory policy and procedures.
  • Review potential clients to determine their risk rank and identify clients/prospects outside of the risk appetite of the firm; Perform research through internal systems, online public and subscription based resources to complete client reviews and to come to informed conclusions.
  • Assess AML risk, and corroborate information obtained at onboarding against independent sources; evaluate potential relevant adverse information and verification of outside vendor records. Perform in-depth investigations, including periodic enhanced due diligence of high risk customers as required, and provide analysis of findings in written format.
  • Prepare concise, yet thorough, summaries outlining relevant details to support client risk classifications as well as for AML-related recommendations. Assist in data gathering and compilation of information to support various reporting obligations.
  • Initiate communication and escalate situations as necessary. Apply logic and AML knowledge to reviews on a case by case basis, recognizing the subjective nature of each individual situation.
  • Continually increase knowledge of AML, including being familiar with AML risks presented to the firm in order to address questions and present information to business partners.
  • Provide oversight and support for negative news reviews for new and existing clients including potential high-risk clients and politically exposed persons, including review, resolution, and recommendations.


What do you need to succeed?
  • Bachelor's degree and 2 - 4 years of experience in a financial services/banking environment, with specific experience in AML or Compliance
  • Knowledge of regulatory/compliance risk management and AML related requirements including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and other applicable U.S. regulations.
  • Strong research, writing and analytic skills
  • Self-starter; willingness to take the initiative
  • Ability to effectively access AML risk and escalate to senior management
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word applications
  • CAMs designation preferred
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word applications


What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
  • 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.
  • Opportunities to do challenging work.
  • Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.


You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
  • Drives RBC's high-performance culture
  • Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
  • Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value


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Job Skills
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

8081 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE:RALEIGH

City:

Raleigh

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-04-18

Application Deadline:

2025-07-05
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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