KYC Controls Analyst – Entry Level

mthree Recruiting Portal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Montreal is seeking a KYC Controls Analyst to assist with the daily tasks of the Due Diligence Global Quality Monitoring team. This role includes performing settlement instruction protocols, monitoring the client due diligence process, and supporting audit requests. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, along with a solid understanding of AML/KYC documentation requirements. Knowledge of relevant KYC regulations is essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to compliance and financial security efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Understanding of AML/KYC documentation requirements and bank policies.
• Knowledge of relevant KYC regulations including US PATRIOT ACT and OFAC.

Responsibilities

• Perform protocols related to settlement instructions.
• Monitor the client due diligence process across the Americas.
• Support audit requests by pulling documentation as needed.

Skills

Understanding of AML/KYC documentation requirements

Knowledge of KYC requirements

Ability to monitor client due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Job description

Within Client Engagement and Financial Security, the KYC Controls Analyst will assist with the daily tasks of the Due Diligence Global Quality Monitoring (GQM) team and the Monitoring and Controls (MAC) team. The objective of these teams is to monitor, control and manage Due Diligence’s key operational processes to ensure proper functioning of the team and visibility for senior management. This includes Quality Control checks, controls and reporting on New Clients, Recertification, and Non‑legal Entities across CIB Business Lines. The GQMandMAC teams are based in Montreal and report to the Head of the KYC Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform protocols related to settlement instructions (Termination / Restriction on the accounts).
• Transaction Profiles
• Relationship Manager (RM) amendments
• SCBO Updates
• Final Risk Score amendments
• Activity Checks
• Client Offboardings and KYC Termination
• Reactivations
• Restrictions
• Status amendments
• Next Review Date amendments
• Flag switch

• Monitor client due diligence process, including oversight for Canada, United States, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina, by supporting AML/KYC Operations program requirements related to controlling risk to the company.
• Operate new internal controls and work with AML systems and processes to mitigate risk.
• Maintain Client Engagement and Financial Security control framework throughout the Americas CIB platform in compliance with local and company‑established regulations.
• Support audit requests by pulling documentation and other information as required while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or another related field of study.
• Understanding of relevant AML/KYC documentation requirements, bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable KYC requirements, including the US PATRIOT ACT, OFAC and FinCEN regulations.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

At mthree, we embrace and uphold the principles of equal-opportunity employment. We firmly believe in treating every individual with fairness and respect, free from discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment extends to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers qualified minorities and promotes advancement within our organization.