AML Specialist (Remote)

About KOHOKOHO is a quickly scaling FinTech company backed by leading investors and advisors from around the world. We started KOHO because we believe in doing two things:
Democratizing access to the best financial products and giving everyone a great financial foundation. 
Since our journey began 6 years ago, we’ve raised more than $340M, grown the KOHO Collective to over 250 employees, and created accounts for more than 600,000 Canadians.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic individual to help us to manage risk at KOHO. This role is searching for a candidate with a background in Anti-Money Laundering and Risk Management to support KOHO’s AML compliance program.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of AML/ATF, this role will be heavily involved in conducting in depth case investigations including case composure, STR reporting including transactional keying.  

What You'll Do

• Case management monitoring and maintenance for investigations, unusual transaction reports, suspicious transaction reports, and medium and high-risk client ongoing monitoring
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high risk customers
• Prepare regulatory reporting submissions
• Screen database of customer names and affiliated parties against global watchlists, and complete analysis to clear or escalate alerts as required
• Identification and assignment of AML risk ratings to all required individuals
• Evaluate efficiency of compliance controls with appropriate review and challenge
• Support the independent review and ongoing validation of business line policies and procedures.
• Prepare reporting and analysis of inherent risk assessments 
• Assist in timely and effective preparation for any Compliance-related internal or external audits

Who You Are

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in the compliance field with particular focus on AML/ATF requirements.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation would be an asset
• Well-developed writing skills sufficient to precisely articulate ideas that involve interpretation, analysis and assessment.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills and reporting with the ability to synthesize information into key messages
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and suggest appropriate recommendations to senior management
• Demonstrated ability to develop trusted collaborative working relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Highly focused attention to detail and drive to deliver high-quality results
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Joining the (lovely!) KOHO TeamWe invest time and resources into making sure KOHO is as good as the people we hire. Here are some of the reasons we attract the best people:
• Balance Your Life - Generous PTO, generous vacation, and a lifestyle spending account• Work Anywhere - Permanently remote and $1,000 to set up your home office• Level Up - Access to an in-house certified performance coach• Reach Your Goals - Salary assessments twice a year, annual training allowance• The KOHO Culture - We have won 6 "Great Place to Work ®" awards since 2019
The KOHO culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives. We are committed to building and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment for everyone. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding accessibility needs, please contact peopleaccessibility@koho.ca and the People and Culture team will be happy to help. 
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