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RBC · 3 months ago

Associate, U.S. Capital Markets Financial Crimes Advisory

positionJersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$80K/yr - $135K/yr
date3+ years exp

RBC is a leading financial institution seeking an AML Investigator to join its U.S. Capital Markets Financial Crimes Advisory team. The role involves conducting investigations, drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and supporting compliance efforts related to financial crimes within Capital Markets.

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Responsibilities

Conduct reviews of transactional activity to assess potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activities
Gather and analyze intelligence from multiple sources to determine suspicion and recommend/report findings to FinCEN
Recommend and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and maintain investigative documentation in line with regulatory and RBC policy requirements
Support the U.S. Financial Crimes Program, including RBC Capital Markets, LLC, RBC Real Estate Capital Corp, RBC CMA LTD and other U.S. entities
Assist with escalations, approvals, sanctions-related reviews, and negative news and transaction monitoring alerts
Assess and respond to information-sharing requests (314(a) and 314(b))
Assist with the oversight and tracking of cross-border services terminations and relationship exits
Contribute to monthly/quarterly Financial Crimes reporting and enterprise risk assessments
Assist in the development, enhancement, and testing of Financial Crimes policies, procedures, and controls
Perform gap analysis between internal controls and regulatory requirements
Act as a subject matter expert on U.S. AML/ Financial Crimes and sanctions risks specific to Capital Markets products and entities
Collaborate with global Financial Crimes teams to ensure consistency and share best practices
Assist in developing and delivering targeted Financial Crimes training programs on emerging risks and regulatory changes
Maintain training records and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the Financial Crimes team
Stay current with evolving AML, Sanctions, and ABAC regulations, guidance, and industry trends

Qualification

AML experienceBSA/USA PATRIOT Act knowledgeCapital Markets complianceSARs draftingRegulatory requests managementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree
3-5 years of experience in AML, financial crimes compliance, or related field within Capital Markets or Banking with 1+ years of experience in an investigative role
Strong knowledge of U.S. AML laws and regulations, including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN guidance, and OFAC requirements
Experience drafting SARs, conducting investigations, and managing regulatory requests
Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions
Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities
A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry
Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation (or willingness to attain within 6 months)
Knowledge of banking and Capital Markets business/products
Strong data analytical skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Intuitive, inquisitive mindset
Understanding of relevant emerging risks a plus (e.g. cryptocurrency)

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
401(k) program with company-matching contributions
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time-off plan

Company

RBC

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Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance.
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Funding

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Public Company
Total Funding
$16.3B
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.35B
2025-07-10Post Ipo Debt· $177.74M

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Graeme Hepworth
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