About the position
DutiesJoin the Fight Against Financial Crime! The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of Canadians and the integrity of Canada’s financial system. As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and AML/ATF supervisor, FINTRAC helps combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and threats to the security of Canada.
As a Intelligence Case Analyst, your duties will include:
• Analyzing financial and intelligence data from multiple sources to identify trends and activities meeting disclosure thresholds.
• Managing assigned intelligence cases related to money laundering, terrorist financing, threats to Canada’s security, and sanctions evasion.
• Identifying when additional disclosure thresholds are met and supporting communications to law enforcement and intelligence partners.
• Preparing clear and accurate case analyses and recommending actions to support informed decision-making on financial intelligence disclosures.
• Presenting analytical findings to internal stakeholders and contributing to knowledge sharing.
• Ensuring that all case information is accurately documented and managed in accordance with legislative and operational requirements.
• Supporting the development and implementation of analytical tools, methods, and systems by providing technical expertise.
Work environmentThis position requires onsite presence at FINTRAC headquarters (234 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario) with a full-time in office presence five (5) times per week.
Click on the hyperlink "Why Work With Us" to learn more about total compensation package, including performance pay and leave.
Intent of the process
Up to three (3) positions are anticipated to be staffed in the near-term. A pool of qualified candidates will also be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis as vacancies arise.
This process will remain open for an extended period of time and may be advertised in recurring intake periods. Applications may be screened and assessed at any time during these periods; therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early, as opportunities may be filled before the closing date.
This process is intended to support ongoing and future staffing needs, based on operational requirements.
Important messages
Candidates must submit their application through the GC Jobs online system. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, in their résumé and screening question responses, how they meet each of the Education and Experience criteria. Concrete examples must be provided, including where, when, and how the qualifications were acquired. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet each essential qualification will result in your application not being given further consideration.
If you meet any of the asset qualifications outlined in the job posting, clearly identify those that you meet by providing concrete examples.
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📌 NOTES
Due to the nature of our work, candidates are asked to limit who they inform about their application to FINTRAC – especially on social media. Any discussions should be restricted to a partner or close family members, who must also understand the need for discretion.
Any expenses incurred by candidates (including travel and relocation costs) in connection with this staffing process will be borne by the candidates themselves.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, enquiries sent to our email address regarding application status for this process will NOT be responded to.
Conditions of employment
Top Secret security clearance - Top Secret security clearance - Candidates must be Canadian citizens and eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance in accordance with FINTRAC’s standards.
To learn more about our security process, please consult the “Our Rigorous Security Screening Process” hyperlink in the Additional Links section below.
Learn more about security screening process.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
If you went to school outside of Canada, you will be required to provide a proof of Canadian equivalency for your diplomas and/or certificates. For more information on obtaining equivalencies, visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials web site at: http://www.cicic.ca/.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE:
E1 - Experience** preparing reports, research papers or summaries;
E2 - Experience** analyzing information / data from multiple sources;
E3 - Experience** presenting findings and recommendations, both written and verbal, to various audiences, including management*; and
E4 - Experience** in using software, MS Excel spreadsheets and databases for analyzing data.
* Management defined as Manager level and above.
**Experience is defined as experience that is comprehensive (covering a wide range of responsibilities), deep (showing thorough involvement), and complex (involving challenging tasks), normally associated with having performed such duties for a minimum of one (1) year.
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KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of FINTRAC’s mandate and activities;
• Knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA)
• Knowledge of the intelligence priorities of the Government of Canada.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Engagement (Working effectively with people, organizations and partners).
• Values and Ethics (Serving through integrity and respect).
• Excellence through results (Delivering results through own work, relationships and responsibilities).
• Strategic Thinking (Innovating through analysis and ideas).
ABILITIES
• Communicate effectively orally.
• Communicate effectively in writing.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - English essential or Bilingual imperative BBB.
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
A1 - Experience working in the financial services industry (such as working in banks, credit unions, money service businesses, etc.)
A2 - Experience working as an intelligence analyst in a government or private sector setting.
A3 - Familiarity with analytical and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, entity resolution, or natural language processing/large language models, along with the ability to apply these tools to support data-driven analysis and operational context.
A4 - Relevant certification in Anti‑Money Laundering / Counter‑Terrorist Financing or a related financial crime/intelligence field (for example, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified financial crime specialist, National Security and Intelligence Certificate etc.).
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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