Summer - GRM, AML-FIU Investigator Intern

Position: 2026 Summer - GRM, AML-FIU Investigator Intern (4 Months)

Job Description

What is the opportunity? As Investigator, 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

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

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

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

Understanding of money laundering process in general and knowledge of various money laundering indicators

Strong investigative, critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to apply them in various scenarios

Knowledge and understanding of FINTRAC guidance/requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to gather and present complex information in a simple and concise manner is essential for this role

Completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study (i.e. accounting, business, political science, criminology)

At a minimum, an Intermediate proficiency level of skill in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

Nice-to-have:

· Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC

· ACAMS Certification

· AML background in Canadian banking
Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Summer 2026 Student placement with a start date of May 2026, and end date of August 2026. 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 August 2026 ; or

If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in August 2026), 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 Final date to receive applications is January 16, 2026. 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…