Vinit Mecvan
Financial Intelligence Unit Investigator (Tangerine) @Scotiabank
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Intelligence Unit Investigator (Tangerine) @Scotiabank
Toronto, ON, CA
Tangerine is a Canadian direct bank and a subsidiary of Scotia Bank• Perform and document FIU/SIU/SIUP ML/T investigations, including clearly reasoned findings, along with maintaining supporting information, in accordance with Enterprise AML and internal policies and procedures.• Investigate Client records, activities, and account information to determine whether unusual activity may indicate RGS.• Identify and investigate high-risk Clients, including, but not limited to, potential politically exposed persons (PEPs)/politically exposed foreign persons (PEFPs), and/or Sanctions, and refers, as appropriate, to internal partners (e.g, EDDU, Global Sanctions, etc.).• Identify and report RGS within the regulatory reporting requirements and timelines.• Recommend risk-mitigation actions and next steps at the conclusion of case investigations, including, but not limited to, demarketing, retain, or Caution List recommendations.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill sets relevant for ML/TF, Sanctions, and other regulatory matters to perform case investigations.
EDUCATION
Lambton College
Postgraduate Degree, Finance and Financial Management Services
GLS University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Finance
ABOUT VINIT MECVAN
As a financial crime prevention professional with a strong foundation in AML, risk management, and compliance, I am driven by a commitment to protect financial institutions from illicit activity and contribute to a safer, more transparent financial ecosystem.I currently serve as a FIU Investigator at Tangerine (a subsidiary of Scotiabank), where I conduct end-to-end investigations into potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities. My responsibilities include analyzing client records and transactions to determine Reasonable Grounds to Suspect (RGS), identifying high-risk individuals such as PEPs and sanctioned entities, and preparing detailed investigative reports. I recommend appropriate risk mitigation actions—ranging from client demarketing to caution list placement—while ensuring all activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.Previously, I worked as an AML Risk Analyst at TD Bank, specializing in transaction monitoring, risk mitigation, and AML compliance. My work contributed to identifying suspicious activities and supporting the institution’s broader financial crime prevention strategies.I am a proud graduate of Lambton College’s Financial Services – Investigation & Compliance program, where I earned a place on the Dean’s Honour List. My education equipped me with a robust understanding of global AML regulations, fraud detection, sanctions, and governance frameworks.I also hold the Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) certification, further solidifying my expertise in detecting and preventing financial crime.In addition to my work in financial crime prevention, I also gained valuable experience as a Research Coordinator at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, managing clinical research operations and regulatory compliance—reinforcing my ability to work with cross-functional teams in highly regulated environments.With a unique blend of financial services, compliance, and research experience, I remain committed to advancing financial integrity and supporting institutions in proactively mitigating risk.
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