Analyst-AML

Analyst, AML Compliance – MNP SPARK

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National in scope and local in focus, MNP is one of Canada’s largest professional services firms, providing client-focused accounting, consulting, tax and digital services to clients across Canada. MNP is committed to helping clients achieve their goals by delivering personalized strategies, insights and solutions that address their unique business needs.

MNP SPARK is MNP’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bangalore, established with a focus on enabling the firm to drive growth, efficiency, customer delight and innovation by leveraging high-quality talent in India. MNP SPARK operates as an extension of MNP’s Canadian teams, supporting client-facing services and collaborating with teams across Canada.

Make an impact as an Analyst, AML Compliance

As an Analyst, AML Compliance, you will be part of a team supporting clients with their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programs and regulatory requirements. You will contribute to AML compliance effectiveness reviews and independent assessments, helping identify gaps, inconsistencies and areas of potential regulatory risk.

You will apply strong analytical skills, professional skepticism and sound judgment to review documentation, assess evidence and evaluate processes against established requirements and criteria. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will support the delivery of high-quality client engagements while developing your knowledge of AML compliance, regulatory requirements and consulting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting AML compliance effectiveness reviews and independent assessments for clients.
• Review AML policies, procedures, risk assessments, training records, client identification documentation and transaction monitoring documentation.
• Perform testing of AML controls and document testing results in accordance with established methodologies.
• Analyze client documentation and prepare working papers supporting observations, conclusions and findings.
• Evaluate whether available evidence adequately supports applicable compliance requirements and identify areas requiring additional information or clarification.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies and potential compliance issues through detailed review and analysis.
• Assist in drafting reports, observations, findings and recommendations for client engagements.
• Conduct regulatory research and remain current on applicable AML requirements and emerging compliance risks.
• Support project management activities, including information request tracking, documentation follow-ups and status reporting.
• Gather and assess evidence while applying regulatory requirements and internal criteria to assigned work.
• Ask thoughtful follow-up questions, challenge assumptions respectfully and investigate discrepancies professionally.
• Connect individual testing results to broader themes, causes and potential compliance implications.
• Communicate observations, conclusions and supporting rationale clearly to engagement team members and clients.
• Take ownership of assigned work streams and proactively identify potential issues or required next steps.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to the continuous development of AML compliance services and methodologies.
• Support other client and engagement activities that may cross compliance, risk and related consulting disciplines.

Skills and Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in AML compliance, internal audit, regulatory compliance, public accounting, investigations or a related field.
• Exposure to AML compliance programs, compliance testing, internal audit, regulatory examinations or independent assessments is an asset.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Criminology, Law, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• CPA designation, CPA enrollment, successful completion of the CFE, CAMS certification or progress toward either designation is an asset.
• Strong critical-thinking and professional-skepticism skills, with the ability to assess information, documentation and processes against established criteria.
• Ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring further investigation or clarification.
• Experience reviewing documentation and evaluating whether evidence adequately supports compliance requirements.
• Ability to gather and assess evidence, apply regulatory requirements and internal criteria, and reach well-supported conclusions.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate next steps, identify potential issues early and take ownership of assigned work.
• Ability to understand the broader purpose and impact of AML compliance work, including how observations and recommendations may affect a client’s compliance program, regulatory risk and business operations.
• Demonstrated ability to connect individual testing results to broader themes, causes and potential compliance implications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document observations clearly, conclusions and supporting rationale.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a consulting environment and collaborate with team members across different functions and locations.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet engagement timelines.

Requirements

Consulting Experience

• Previous experience in a professional services, consulting, accounting, audit or advisory environment is an asset.
• Experience supporting client engagements, assessments, audits or compliance reviews is preferred.
• Ability to work directly with client information and maintain a professional and service-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to understand client requirements, follow established methodologies and contribute to engagement deliverables.
• Ability to communicate professionally with both internal stakeholders and client teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and client requirements may evolve.

What You Bring

• A curious and analytical mindset with a strong interest in AML and regulatory compliance.
• Professional skepticism and confidence to ask questions when information is unclear or inconsistent.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to reviewing documentation and evidence.
• A willingness to learn and develop expertise across AML compliance and related risk areas.
• Strong ownership, accountability and commitment to delivering high-quality client work.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a consulting team.