KYC Onboarding Analyst

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a KYC Onboarding Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting investment banking operations. This position offers a unique chance to deepen your understanding of KYC regulations in Canada and the USA while conducting client due diligence reviews. You'll work within a dynamic team, ensuring data integrity and compliance while managing high-risk factors. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and fosters professional development. If you're ready to tackle challenging work and make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Competitive pay

Stock options

Qualifications

• 2+ years in KYC/AML, due diligence, or banking operations.
• Strong performance drive and task prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of regional regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support timely onboarding and maintenance activities for clients.
• Conduct preliminary due diligence and update KYC information.
• Collaborate with Business and Compliance partners to resolve issues.

Skills

Adaptability

Quick Learning

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Compliance Audits

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Industry Knowledge

Internal Controls

Interpersonal Skills

KYC

Multitasking

Organization

Prioritization

Product Knowledge

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Bachelor's in Finance

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Fenergo

Encompass

ISDA Amend

D&B

LSEG Data & Analytics

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join RBC Capital Markets' Business & Client Services group, providing key operational support for investment banking needs. You'll gain exposure to Know Your Client (KYC) laws and regulations in Canada and the USA. As a KYC Onboarding Analyst, you'll specialize in conducting client due diligence reviews for prospects and existing clients across Global Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, and Global Markets. You will understand product-specific CDD requirements, including swaps and derivatives, assess CDD trigger conditions, escalate high-risk concerns, and perform sanctions screening to build customer risk profiles. The role requires strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, effective communication, and teamwork.

What will you do?

• Support timely onboarding and maintenance activities for clients, ensuring data integrity
• Perform preliminary due diligence, update KYC information, and conduct sanctions screening
• Identify and escalate high-risk factors for enhanced due diligence in line with RBC’s risk appetite
• Fulfill OTC derivative requirements related to trade reporting and swap rules
• Conduct open-source and paid-source due diligence searches
• Manage request pipelines and update workflows for efficiency
• Prioritize requests based on deadlines and handle urgent requests flexibly
• Maintain organizational tasks like correspondence management and system updates
• Provide expertise on CDD requirements to stakeholders and clients
• Communicate case updates and respond within 24-48 hours
• Collaborate with Business and Compliance partners to resolve operational issues
• Partner with regional KYC teams for continuous coverage
• Contribute to team knowledge and training materials
• Participate in system testing and ad-hoc projects

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• At least 2 years in KYC/AML, due diligence, or banking operations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong performance drive and task prioritization skills
• Operational mindset with focus on results
• Knowledge of regional regulatory requirements (e.g., CIRO, OSFI, FINTRAC, CFTC, SEC)
• Proficiency in data analysis and MS Office tools
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with a client-first attitude

Nice-to-Have:

• CAMS certification
• Experience with investment banking products or capital markets
• Background in operations or technology
• Familiarity with KYC lifecycle tools like Fenergo, Encompass, ISDA Amend, D&B, LSEG Data & Analytics
• French language skills

What’s in it for you?

We value growth, collaboration, and community impact. Our benefits include bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive pay, and stock options. Join a dynamic team, tackle challenging work, explore career opportunities globally, and grow into leadership roles within the KYC team.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Quick Learning, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance Audits, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Data Analysis, Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Skills, KYC, Multitasking, Organization, Prioritization, Product Knowledge, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address: 90 Western Pkwy, Bedford

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full-time

Platform: Capital Markets

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-05-07

Application Deadline: 2025-05-21

Note: Applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before the deadline.

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