2025 Winter - GRM, AML FIU Investigator Intern (4 Months) (rbc)

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as an Investigator? By applying to this job posting, you will work as an integral member of the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Investigations team. You will plan, conduct, and complete risk-based investigations into matters referred to the Unit. Through the gathering, analysis, and evaluation of relevant information, you will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities, to justify making a report to the Regulatory Authority. As an Investigator, you play a key role in complying with legislative/regulatory requirements, and mitigating risk to RBC, in line with established RBC policy.

What will you do?  

• Plan, conduct and complete risk-based investigations into matters identified from media scans, transaction monitoring, as well as Unusual Transaction Reporting via internal partners
• Gather information/intelligence from all available sources, in order to determine whether sufficient suspicion of money laundering, financing of terrorism or other criminal activities exists
• Prepare relevant reports as required including documentation in support of any action proposed based on the results of investigations
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all investigative actions and decisions taken, ensuring that all material and information obtained is treated in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and RBC policy
• Promote, support and adhere to RBC's policies and guidelines on Code of Conduct, Personal and Professional Development, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Information Security, in accordance with published policy / guidance documents and protocols
• Work with the Global AML-FIU Investigation Team and other FIU partners to ensure that investigations are conducted within defined timelines and are escalated in accordance with relevant policy

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have  

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus criminology, finance, accounting, business, or related field
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to apply them in various scenarios
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

Nice-to-have 

• Ability to analyze data and identify patterns and trends that may indicate suspicious activity
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts quickly and apply new knowledge

What’s in it for you?  

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities
• Building professional networks and valuable relationships
• Gaining hands-on professional experience in a workplace environment
• Working in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team
• Ability to make a difference, and lasting impact
• A comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually

Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Winter 2025 Student placement with a start date of January 2025, and end date of April 2025. In order to be eligible for this 4-months Student position, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of April 2025 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in April 2025), you must require the full 4-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying - candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is September 29, 2025. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangements for this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

ET25

Job Skills

Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2024-09-042024-09-29