Sanctions Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • Just now
Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?You will be responsible for the fulfillment of all day-to-day activities relating to timely and accurate processing of all high-risk wire/payments/messages stopping in the RBC Sanction Scanning engine. Your responsibilities include accountability for escalating all extreme high-risk processes associated with Sanctions processing to GES, AML and NFDG. You will also be responsible to proactively monitor and resolve all false positive matches within the sanction scanning engine.Shift Schedule: Monday, Friday and SundayWhat will you do?
  • Act as a first line reviewer for all potential sanction related messages
  • Ensure all false positive matched transactions & payments are processed in accordance with the AML Compliance, Economic Sanctions policy, AML Regulatory requirements, CPA, LVTS, SWIFT, ACH & Banking Arrangement guidelines to avoid reputational risk, eliminate/minimize interest claims and potential losses to RBC & escalate all “positive matches” transactions to the Economic Sanctions Payments team / National Fraud Detection Group as required.
  • Ensure minimal unnecessary escalations are made and adherence to internal quality assurance
  • Mitigate operational/transactional risk through proactive measures e.g. being aware of various cut-off times, accurate processing and verification of payments
  • Work closely with peers and Managers, Team Leaders and service partners; establishing collaborative working relationships to enhance the customer experience and minimize costs.
  • Responsible for the development of a continuous learning philosophy by enhancing competencies and continuously improving skill-set through documented self-development plans (RBC Campus cross-training, videos, books etc)
What do you need to succeed?Must have:
  • Strong risk mindset
  • Ability to work in a deadline driven / day and evening shift environment demonstrating flexibility to work occasional overtime and public holidays
  • Ability to complete tasks independently
  • Change Management
  • Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking
What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
#LI-POSTJob SkillsAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 18.75Employment Type: Part timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-09-04Application Deadline: 2025-09-19Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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