AML Screening Analyst – Level 2 (Team Lead Focus)

Overview

TD’s Financial Crimes Risk Management group is seeking an experienced Level 2 AML Screening Analyst with a lead mindset to support high‑volume screening operations. This role represents the final stage of customer screening and plays a critical part in protecting the bank from money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

The ideal candidate is metrics‑driven, quality‑focused, and brings strong knowledge of Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Money Service Businesses (MSB), and Adverse Media screening. While this is not a formal people‑manager position, the role carries team‑lead responsibilities, quality control oversight, and process support.

Key Responsibilities

AML Screening & Case Review

• Conduct in‑depth Level 2 screening reviews for PEP, MSB, and Adverse Media cases.
• Review and confirm potential matches using name, location, and date of birth.
• Determine whether cases should be closed as false positives or escalated based on available information.
• Handle high volumes of cases in a fast‑paced, highly controlled environment.

Quality Control & Oversight

• Complete QC reviews of analyst casework across PEP, MSB, and Adverse Media.
• Ensure adherence to AML policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Identify quality gaps, trends, and opportunities to reduce errors.
• Guide PEP determinations, MSB confirmations, and adverse media assessments.

Team Lead & Operational Support

• Act as a go‑to resource and subject matter expert for analysts.
• Support onboarding, training, shadowing, and coaching activities.
• Assist management with ad hoc requests, reporting, and process improvements.
• Oversee case distribution and prioritization in line with AML requirements.
• Support change management initiatives and drive operational efficiencies.

Reporting & Stakeholder Interaction

• Prepare management‑level reporting across multiple systems.
• Monitor service levels, productivity, and quality metrics (SLAs).
• Serve as a key liaison with internal partners and stakeholders.
• Raise and help resolve issues, risks, or exceptions as needed.

Productivity & Performance Expectations

• Target productivity: ~60 cases per day (approximately 10 cases per hour).
• Performance measured against SLAs, quality metrics, and volume targets.
• Highly metrics‑driven role with daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring.

What This Role Is / Is Not

• ✅ Screening role only (final stage of screening review)
• ✅ High‑volume, decision‑based casework
• ❌ No investigations
• ❌ No STR/SAR filing (handled by investigation teams)

Time Allocation

• 60% – Quality Control (QC) and case review
• 20% – Management‑level and ad hoc operational support
• 20% – Reporting and analytics

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant AML experience (FI industry preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of PEP, MSB, and Adverse Media screening
• Lead or project experience (2+ years) demonstrating leadership mindset
• Intermediate to advanced AML knowledge, including:
  • Risk rating
  • AML typologies
  • Regulatory requirements and trends
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent analytical, research, and decision‑making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred / Asset Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
• CAMS and/or CFCS certification (asset, not required)
• Prior team lead, QC, or operational oversight experience
• Change management or process improvement experience
• Experience with complex or higher‑risk AML casework

Work Environment

• Hybrid – TorontoCurrently 2 days/week in office
• Transitioning to 4 days/week in office (near‑term expectation)
• Sedentary role with minimal meetings (approx. 2 hours/week)
• Interaction is internal to TD
• Access to customer data is required

Contract Details

• Contract through August 12, 2026
• Strong likelihood of extension (potentially to October 31, 2026)
• Extensions have historically been the norm

Why Join This Role

• Opportunity to work within a leading financial institution
• High‑impact role supporting financial crime prevention
• Strong exposure to AML screening operations and leadership activities
• Competitive hourly rate and long‑term contract potential