Senior Investigator, Anti Money Laundering, Financial Intelligence Unit

Application Deadline: 09/20/2026 Address: 250 Yonge Street Job Family Group: Customer Shared Services Conducts investigations to identify, assess, decision and report on activity that indicates an exposure to financial crimes. Ensures potential threats and investigations are evaluated, documented, managed and escalated by following standard operating procedures. Provides subject matter expertise and oversight of criminal risk by following a disciplined and intelligence-based approach to detection and research of activities and events in alignment with criminal risk frameworks and standards to ensure compliance as well as support trending, analysis and insights generation. Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of business strategy and stakeholder needs. Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions. Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy. Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues. Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. law enforcement agencies and other Financial Institutions to collaborate in investigations). Ensures alignment between stakeholders. Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting. Identifies business needs, provides content/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences. Analyzes and assesses incidents or cases that may be complex and require knowledge on several different product lines. Prepares reports, notifications and activity/case filings per guidelines and standards. Supports the planning and implementation of programs designed to minimize risk exposures and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the analytical processes. Provides input and develops recommendations for process and customer service improvements. Stays abreast of financial crimes risk trends, relevant regulations and compliance standards. Monitors and analyzes various information provided through detection systems, tools, reports, or manually to evaluate, investigate and determine required actions. Supports the collection of evidence and information to be used for multiple purposes including incident reports/filings, loss prevention, litigation and criminal prosecution, management information and statistics, and process improvements. Documents actions and information found throughout the investigation to develop and maintain account/case files. Develops and maintains an understanding of the financial crime management processes, frameworks and techniques. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Executes routine tasks such as service requests, transactions, queries etc. within relevant service level agreements. Provides notification, information and instructions to internal/external stakeholders related to incidents as necessary. Focus may be on a business/group. Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works mostly independently. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations. Qualifications: Typically, between 3-5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of risk and regulatory requirements as they apply to financial crimes is an asset. Knowledge of banking products, services, processes, and organization is an asset. Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience. Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. Influence skills - In-depth. Salary : $45,000.00 - $100,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: About Us At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. 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