AMLAnalyst/AnalysteAML

We are **Paramount Commerce,** a leading fintech company focused on simplifying payments in Canada. Since the early 2000s, we have redefined online purchasing by introducing a way to pay directly from a bank account, bypassing credit cards or e-wallets. Our commitment is to provide the highest standards of security and risk management that support seamless payments and rich data. Reporting to the Director, AML Financial Intelligence Unit and High-Risk Customer Management, you will play a key role in the Second Line of Defense executing the Organization’s day-to-day Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF), and (Economic) Sanctions compliance programs. You will be primarily responsible for conducting transactional analysis, performing customer due diligence, and assisting with regulatory reporting. In this role, your investigative instincts are our best defense. As an AML Analyst, you will dive deep into Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) to detect financial crime, untangle unusual activity, and champion the high data standards required by the PCMLTFA and RPAA to keep our organization - and our customers - safe. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to build a world-class, risk-based compliance engine, you'll love it here. ### What You'll Do * **Transaction Monitoring & Investigations: **Perform daily monitoring of EFT transactions to identify patterns indicative of money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion. Conduct thorough investigations into unusual activity and prepare detailed case files for escalation to the Director. * **Screening & Rule Evaluation: **Analyze screening results for Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media matches, clearing false positives or escalating confirmed matches. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of transaction monitoring rules and suggesting adjustments based on observed trends. * **Onboarding & Due Diligence (KYC/EDD):** Execute Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Specialized Enhanced Due Di