Advisor in Due Diligence

Banque Nationale du Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada seeks an Advisor in Capital Markets Client Due Diligence to assess client risks and conduct enhanced reviews. You will support Wealth Management by ensuring compliance with AML/ATF regulations and contributing to risk monitoring and documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary compliance team and requires a proactive, adaptable approach with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Hold a university certificate and 6 years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; OR a master’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Wealth Management activities and applicable regulatory frameworks, including CIRO regulations and OSFI standards.
• Possess experience interpreting compliance requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry standards within financial services.
• Have experience conducting due diligence reviews, risk assessments, investigations, or compliance-related analyses.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and related regulations, considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enhanced due diligence reviews and assess alerts related to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Analyze client information, risk indicators, and supporting documentation to determine appropriate actions and recommendations.
• Research and document findings using available tools, systems, and applications while ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Advise Wealth Management partners by providing guidance, recommendations, and expertise on due diligence matters and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor emerging money laundering typologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to support sound risk management decisions.
• Contribute to the enhancement of procedures, controls, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting the team’s activities.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Diversity & Inclusion

Teamwork

Cybersecurity

Empathy

Initiative

Learning Agility

Resiliency

Education

University certificate + 6 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience

Master's degree + 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

A career as an Advisor in the Capital Markets Client Due Diligence team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in due diligence and risk alert management. In this role, you will help protect the organization and support Wealth Management activities by assessing client-related risks, conducting enhanced due diligence reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing. Your expertise in risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and investigative research will have a direct impact on the quality and integrity of our operations.

Your role

• Conduct enhanced due diligence reviews and assess alerts related to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Analyze client information, risk indicators, and supporting documentation to determine appropriate actions and recommendations.
• Research and document findings using available tools, systems, and applications while ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Advise Wealth Management partners by providing guidance, recommendations, and expertise on due diligence matters and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor emerging money laundering typologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to support sound risk management decisions.
• Contribute to the enhancement of procedures, controls, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting the team’s activities.

Your team

The Capital Markets Operations sector consists of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to manage risk, strengthen compliance practices, and continuously improve processes.

Within the Capital Markets Client Due Diligence team, you are part of a multidisciplinary group of compliance and operations professionals and report to the Senior Director, Capital Markets Client Due Diligence. Our team stands out for its strong collaboration, expertise in regulatory compliance, and commitment to delivering high-quality risk assessments. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Hold a university certificate and 6 years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; OR a master’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Wealth Management activities and applicable regulatory frameworks, including CIRO regulations and OSFI standards.
• Possess experience interpreting compliance requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry standards within financial services.
• Have experience conducting due diligence reviews, risk assessments, investigations, or compliance-related analyses.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and related regulations, considered a strong asset.

Languages:

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

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Artificial Intelligence Diversity & Inclusion Teamwork Cybersecurity Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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