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KYC Officer

Axelon

Montréal, QC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$28.69 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bank Secrecy Act, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Due Diligence, English Language, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Risk, Financial Services, French Language, Interpersonal Skills, Know Your Customer (KYC), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Portuguese Language, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Security Consulting, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management, USA PATRIOT Act
LOCATION
Montréal, QC
POSTED
6 days ago

Pay Rate: $28.69 per hour

Summary:

  • Intervening at the final stages of the KYC due diligence process
  • Collaborating with stakeholders including Data Officers, Data Controllers, Screeners, Investigators, Compliance, and Relationship Managers
  • Ensuring due diligence on new or existing clients complies with regulatory requirements and internal policies/guidelines

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all data, documents, and information collected during the due diligence process are compliant and reliable
  • Ensure the level of due diligence performed matches the final risk level of the client relationship
  • Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements for the KYC case
  • Consult financial security risk triggers with Compliance
  • Prepare a memo substantiating the KYC analysis review
  • Submit the file for Relationship Manager’s final sign-off
  • Work with QA officers and team leads to improve the quality of 4-eye checks
  • Organize the Client Acceptance Committee (CAC) as appropriate

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the financial services sector, with at least 3 years in an AML/KYC-related role
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus
  • General knowledge of the financial industry and products, including awareness of various corporate entities
  • Experience in a control function and financial industry knowledge
  • Understanding of AML/KYC processes and regulatory rules (e.g., USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act)
  • Experience with financial security screening and KYC databases/vendors
  • Knowledge of OFAC screening requirements

Preferred Skills:

  • Regulatory Mastery: Expert in FATF, FinCEN, EU AML Directives, and local jurisdictional requirements
  • Risk-Based Due Diligence
  • Proficiency in analytical tools such as MS Excel and Power BI
  • Project Management experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
  • 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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