Manager, KYC Compliance

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Manager for KYC Compliance to enhance client onboarding and operational soundness. This role requires bilingual skills and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. The candidate will promote innovative processes, manage compliance, and support senior leadership in operational compliance. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive Total Rewards Program are offered for successful candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bilingual French and English OR Bilingual Mandarin and English, spoken and written.
• A minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Strong operational background and ability to work and communicate with senior leadership across platforms.
• Strong understanding of operations, compliance and AML policies and procedures.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML or CAM) Certification or currently enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Promote innovative ideas to improve KYC onboarding processes.
• Provide guidance on client onboarding requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of applications and documentation.
• Coach team on client queries applying 'client first' principles.
• Monitor and support achievement of Service Partner Agreements.
• Develop and support action plans from Control Testing Reviews.

Skills

Audits Compliance

Critical Thinking

Data Gathering Analysis

Decision Making

Industry Knowledge

Internal Controls

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Product Services

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As Manager, KYC Compliance, you will act as the national market compliance ‘center of expertise’. You will play an active role in building internal networks by providing National support and advice to the Regional Vice President and their teams on the know your client, (KYC) on-boarding effectiveness within their sales units. You will be accountable for the ongoing execution of KYC operational soundness & risk mitigation strategies, gap management plans, monitoring, and reporting to key stakeholders. Responsibilities will also include the implementation of new national initiatives and activities.

This position can be located in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver or Calgary.

What will you do?

• As National Office change management champion, you will consistently promote and encourage employees to uncover innovative ideas to improve the KYC onboarding processes
• Provide expertise and guidance on client onboarding account opening documentation requirements for Off/Onshore legal, Trust and complex structure
• Use all available sources of feedback and data to continually enhance end-to-end service effectiveness
• Monitor and support achievement of Service Partner Agreements by ensuring the accuracy of applications & documentation.
• Coach the team and take ownership of client queries by applying ”client first” principles
• Set and reinforce standards around client communication which include e-mail, phone or in-person interaction with clients
• Provide Coaching and support to all stakeholders in partnership with the RVP/ VP
• Performs all complex operations and risk compliance functions nationally, ensuring processes & controls are in place, and being followed to protect shareholder interests in the areas such as: KYC reviews, Account Opening, Fraud Prevention, Anti-Money Laundering. Also develop, execute and support action plans from Control Testing Reviews and Internal Audit findings

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Bilingual French and English OR Bilingual Mandarin and English, spoken and written
• A minimum of 5 years industry experience
• Strong operational background and ability to work and communicate with senior leadership across platforms
• Strong expertise with Bank applications, Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook
• Strong understanding of operations, compliance and AML policies and procedures
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML or CAM) Certification or currently enrolled

Nice to have:

• Post-secondary education along with related work experience in risk and compliance.
• Ability to grasp issues at the strategic level, network and operate within divers, multi-functional team environment in order to create a more effective outcome

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Job Skills

• Audits Compliance
• Critical Thinking
• Data Gathering Analysis
• Decision Making
• Industry Knowledge
• Internal Controls
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Product Services
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-17

Application Deadline: 2026-01-13

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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