AML Screening Analyst (L2) | Contract Opportunity 📍 Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid: 4 Days In Office, Fridays Work From Home, Subject to Change) 💰 Pay Rate: Up to $37.00/hour + 4% Vacation Pay 🕒 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 📅 Contract: ASAP - October 30, 2026 📈 Extension Potential: Likely, based on performance and business needs 🏢 Permanent Conversion: Possible ⏰ Overtime: Available About the Opportunity Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking an AML Screening Analyst (L2) to join its Financial Crime Risk Management team. This role focuses on customer screening and risk assessment related to Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Money Services Businesses (MSB), and Adverse Media. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team responsible for identifying and assessing potential financial crime risks through watchlist screening and analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for AML professionals looking to gain deeper experience in financial crime compliance while building a long-term career within the banking industry. Key Responsibilities Conduct customer screening against various watchlists and risk databases. Review and assess potential matches involving: Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Money Services Businesses (MSB) Adverse Media / Negative News Analyze customer information and open-source intelligence to identify potential risks. Apply established AML and compliance frameworks to determine materiality and risk. Document findings and maintain accurate case records. Escalate confirmed matches in accordance with established procedures. Meet daily, monthly, and quality performance targets. Support ongoing process improvements and team initiatives. What You'll Be Working On This is a high-volume, metrics-driven environment where analysts review approximately 200 cases per month. The role is focused on screening and risk assessment rather than investigations. Analysts review customer names, dates of birth, locations, and public information to assess potential matches against various watchlists and risk indicators. A significant portion of the workload involves Adverse Media reviews, making prior experience in this area especially valuable. Required Qualifications Must-Have ✔ 1+ years of AML experience (2-4 years preferred) ✔ 1+ years of Adverse Media screening experience ✔ Knowledge of: Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Money Services Businesses (MSB) AML/ATF screening processes ✔ Previous experience performing customer screening and risk analysis ✔ Strong written and verbal communication skills ✔ Excellent attention to detail ✔ Strong organizational and time-management skills ✔ Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment ✔ Flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn Nice-to-Have ⭐ ACAMS/CAMS Certification ⭐ Banking or financial institution experience ⭐ Experience with Quantifind, World-Check, or similar screening platforms ⭐ Open-source intelligence research experience What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate will: Thrive in a high-volume screening environment. Demonstrate strong analytical and risk-assessment skills. Adapt quickly to new systems and processes. Consistently meet productivity and quality expectations. Show initiative, accountability, and reliability. Maintain strong attendance and professionalism. Training & Support Corporate onboarding provided Dedicated role-specific training during the first two weeks Ongoing support from an experienced AML team Opportunity to develop skills that can support future career growth within financial crime compliance Interview Process 📅 Interviews expected to begin August 5 🎥 One-round virtual interview ⏱ Approximately 45 minutes The interview will assess: AML fundamentals PEP, MSB, and Adverse Media knowledge Screening experience Problem-solving and analytical thinking Communication and adaptability 📩 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting AML Screening, Adverse Media, PEP, and MSB experience. Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications. Why Kelly? At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!