Consultant, Risk Analytics (AML)

Location: Toronto, ON; hybrid arrangement with 1–3 days per week on-site at Toronto-81 Bay, 31st Floor, and the remaining days remote. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, hold a valid work or study permit.

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented bank developing financial services for modern clients.

What you will do

• Lead and support analytical requests for the AML compliance program.
• Maintain the effectiveness, quality, and accuracy of AML data and analytics.
• Develop quantitative data analysis, data-mining solutions, database-driven reports, and analyses.
• Develop rules and models to improve AML transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, assess technology systems, and test and implement system changes.
• Coordinate with compliance teams, technology partners, external vendors, and multiple business units.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in analytics or technical fields, ideally in financial services, a regulatory agency, or a law firm involving compliance issues.
• Experience with SQL programming, data mining, query performance, and query tuning.
• Knowledge of statistical and computer software or analytical tools, including SAS, R, SQL, Python, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of UNIX or PC environments for modelling.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, OFAC laws, practices, and economic sanctions.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher with an emphasis in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Ability to lead quantitative analytical work based on model risks, business needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and assess technology systems against business requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, critical-thinking, relationship-management, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• ACAMS or a similar certification, or willingness to become certified within the first year.
• Working knowledge of Customer Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring modules, anti-fraud systems, or compliance systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time temporary fixed-term employment for 9 months, with 37.5 weekly hours.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to manage work activities.
• Competitive compensation and banking benefits, subject to program terms and conditions.
• Wellbeing support, employee and family assistance programs, and a points-based recognition program.
• Inclusive and accessible candidate and employee environment.

Hiring process

• An attribute-based assessment and other skills tests may be required, including simulation, coding, or French proficiency assessments.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used during recruitment.