Junior Bilingual AML Analyst (English/French) – CONTRACT

🔍 Junior Bilingual AML Analyst (English/French) – CONTRACT

📍 Montreal, QC (Hybrid / Potential On-Site Requirement)

📅 Contract | Multiple Openings

🚀 About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading financial institution, is expanding its AML (Anti-Money Laundering) operations team to address a significant volume of transaction monitoring alerts.

This is an excellent entry point into financial crime, compliance, and risk management, offering hands-on exposure to real-world AML investigations in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

🧩 What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Review alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems
• Perform KYC (Know Your Customer) and client profile assessments
• Investigate potentially suspicious transactions (e.g., unusual patterns, large transfers)
• Analyze client activity against expected behavior and risk indicators
• Document findings clearly for audit and regulatory purposes
• Escalate high-risk or suspicious cases to senior AML analysts
• Work within structured workflows and case management tools
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders in both English and French

🧠 What You Bring

✅ Must-Have Requirements

• Fluency in BOTH English and French (verbal and written) – MANDATORY
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to follow structured processes and meet productivity targets
• Clear and professional written communication skills

👍 Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AML, compliance, fraud, or financial crime environments
• Familiarity with:
• Transaction monitoring systems
• Case management / investigation tools
• Knowledge of:
• Basic AML concepts (KYC, sanctions screening, PEPs)
• Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) guidelines
• Background in banking, financial services, or related fields
• Recent graduates in Finance, Business, Economics, Criminology, or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply

⚡ Why This Role?

• High-demand skillset in financial crime & compliance
• Opportunity to gain hands-on AML investigation experience
• Exposure to enterprise-level financial systems and processes
• Strong potential for extension or long-term opportunities
• Be part of a large-scale, high-visibility initiative

📌 Additional Details

• Location preference: Montreal-based candidates strongly preferred
• Hybrid / occasional on-site presence may be required
• High-volume hiring – fast interview process