Highlights
Intervening at the final stages of the KYC due diligence process and working in close coordination with all stakeholders part of the KYC Due Diligence process (including Data Officers; Data Controllers; Screeners; Investigators; Compliance; and Relationship Managers), Senior KYC officer is responsible for ensuring that due diligence on new or existing clients has been conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies/guidelines. Technical skills: General knowledge on financial industry and products, including awareness of various types of corporate entities – hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, limited, private and public companies, holding companies, trusts etc.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Montreal, QC |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | www.eteaminc.com |
Description
Job title:- Senior KYC Officer
Location:- Montreal, QC (Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote every week)
Duration:- 08 Months
The position at a glance
Intervening at the final stages of the KYC due diligence process and working in close coordination with all stakeholders part of the KYC Due Diligence process (including Data Officers; Data Controllers; Screeners; Investigators; Compliance; and Relationship Managers), Senior KYC officer is responsible for ensuring that due diligence on new or existing clients has been conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies/guidelines.
In detail
Performing a factual-based analysis, Senior KYC Officer’s key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that all data, document and information collected as part of the Due Diligence process are compliant and reliable to determine the final risk level of the client relationship
- Ensuring that the level of due diligence performed is in accordance with the final risk level of the client relationship
- Ensuring that local regulatory requirements pertaining to the KYC case has been fulfilled
- Ensuring that financial security risk triggers are appropriately consulted with Compliance for opinion
- Preparing a memo substantiating the KYC analysis review
- Ensuring that the file is submitted for Relationship Manager’s final sign-off
- Working with QA officers and team leads to ensure about improving the 4-eye checks’ quality
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
- Regulatory Mastery: Expert in FATF, FinCEN, EU AML Directives, and local jurisdictional requirements; author of updated KYC policy suite after the 2024 AML reforms.
- Risk Based Due Diligence
- Analytical Tools: MS Excel and Power BI.
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Influence: Partnered with product, legal, and sales to embed KYC risk scores into client facing CRM, improving risk visibility across the value chain.
- Communication: Regular presenter to senior leadership and regulators
Years of experience:
- The candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the financial services sector, with at least 3 years in AML/KYC-related role.
Languages:
- English : Mandatory
- Knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus
Technical skills:
- General knowledge on financial industry and products, including awareness of various types of corporate entities – hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, limited, private and public companies, holding companies, trusts etc.
- Experience in a control function (having a control mind-set)
- Financial industry knowledge, including corporate entities and structures
- AML/KYC process, regulatory rules (e.g. USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act)
- Financial security screening (sanctions, PEPs, negative news)
- Experience with KYC databases and vendors (e.g. Orbis, World-Check)
- Knowledge of OFAC screening requirements
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Client-oriented, quality-driven, and adaptable team player
- Strong Excel, Word, and presentation skills
- Bilingual in French and English, with proficiency in another language (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese) a plus
- Bachelor's degree required, CAMS certification a plus
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