Advisor in the Counterparty Documentation Center

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Telemedicine service

Involvement in community initiatives

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking an Advisor for the Counterparty Documentation Center (CDC) to strengthen AML/KYC controls and document onboarding for Capital Markets clients.

You will remediate client files, enhance counterparty data and collaborate with traders, compliance, and legal teams to ensure regulatory alignment with PCMLTFA and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR University degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• Member of the Barreau du Québec or the Chambre des notaires du Québec
• Strong knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and related regulations
• Knowledge of Financial Markets activities, IIROC regulations, OSFI standards, and other relevant regulations (asset)
• Ability to manage a high volume of files and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Remediate and update client files to ensure AML/KYC compliance.
• Enhance counterparty data to support reporting obligations under PCMLTFA.
• Perform sanction screening on authorized individuals and interpret results.
• Collaborate with business lines to gather required documents and validate compliance with KYC standards.
• Update client information and organize onboarding documentation in Fenergo.

Skills

Anti-money Laundering

Banking Law

Capital Markets

Continuous Improvement

Cybersecurity

Diversity & Inclusion

Financial Crime Compliance

Initiative

Intellectual Curiosity

Know Your Customer

Learning Agility

Regulatory Compliance

Resiliency

Results-driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

University degree and 6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Fenergo

Job description

A career as an Advisor in the Counterparty Documentation Center (CDC) at the National Bank of Canada means contributing directly to the success of Capital Markets Operations. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team where the work is evolving, stimulating, and impactful. You will help remediate and strengthen client documentation to uphold high AML/KYC standards and support the Bank's operational excellence.

Your role

• Remediate and update client files to ensure they meet applicable AML/KYC requirements.
• Enhance counterparty data to support reporting obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).
• Perform sanction screening on authorized individuals and interpret results when applicable.
• Collaborate with business lines to gather required documents and validate compliance with KYC standards.
• Update client information and organize onboarding documentation in our internal tool, Fenergo.

Your Team

You will report to the Manager, Counterparty Documentation Center and work daily with a multidisciplinary group of experts, including traders, compliance professionals, legal advisors, and the account-opening team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys interacting with diverse Capital Markets stakeholders, and is motivated by AML/KYC and regulatory onboarding. Your understanding of key regulations - particularly the PCMLTFA and those governing institutional clients in Capital Markets - will be an asset for the team.

National Bank values continuous learning and internal mobility. You'll have access to personalized development programs grounded in practical learning to help you deepen your expertise and grow your career.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience OR University degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• Member of the Barreau du Québec or the Chambre des notaires du Québec
• Strong knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and related regulations
• Knowledge of Financial Markets activities, IIROC regulations, OSFI standards, and other relevant regulations (asset)
• Ability to manage a high volume of files and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Anti-money Laundering, Banking Law, Capital Markets, Continuous Improvement, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Crime Compliance, Initiative, Intellectual Curiosity, Know Your Customer, Learning Agility, Regulatory Compliance, Resiliency, Results-driven, Teamwork

Your benefits

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
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• 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?

Join us!