Senior KYC Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Do you consider yourself a self-starter with willingness to take the initiative and ability to multi-task? As a Senior KYC Analyst, KYC Onboarding you will utilize your excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills and strong technical / analytical skills in order to ensure that Know Your Client (KYC) Due Diligence processes are conducted and completed accurately prior to establishing trading relationships with customers.

What will you do?

• Act as a KYC mentor to fellow colleagues along with providing KYC onboarding support to new onboarding requests
• Partner with business colleagues to complete the KYC on-boarding (AML/KYC/Due Diligence) duties of new and existing clients adding new products booked to RBC Capital Markets – Canadian branches
• Generate KYC requirements for various products across RBC Capital Markets and act as a subject matter expert for requirements
• Assess documentation for AML and Regulatory completeness to meet Canadian AML regulatory requirements (CIRO, FINTRAC, PCMLTFR)
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders of case statuses, escalations and pending deliverables as needed
• Conduct KYC due diligence searches and perform reviews for Standard/Medium/High risk clients – new and existing clients
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for information from Business areas regarding appropriate KYC documentation.
• Multi-task on working several requests with prioritization and demonstrate deadline dates are met
• Partner with KYC Analyst team to provide ad-hoc support during peak volume periods and provide relief coverage
• Build strong relationships with second line of defense partners (AML Compliance, Regulatory Compliance) to escalate high risk rated clients, adverse information or where guidance is needed
• Act as one team to meet group targets, mandate requirements and build internal guides to enhance proficiency and better service delivery
• Participate in intra-day and/or after hours testing in support of system and process improvements
• Be able to take on ad hoc projects, tasks or remediation plans

Must-have:

• Minimum 2 years of recent KYC/AML experience with a financial institution.
• BA/BS or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of global Regulatory requirements (CIRO, OSFI, PCMLTFR, FINTRAC, FINRA, FCA, IRS, etc.) and/or experience working with regulatory or rule based environments.
• Familiarity with Capital Markets products, trade systems and business lines and KYC workflow tools like Fenergo
• Reporting and tracking using tools such as MS Excel, Access, SQL
• High level of client focus with the aptitude to drive results and provide constructive feedback
• Creative thinker with problem solving skills
• Very good organizational skills with strong time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coach and train new hires

Nice-to-Have:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation
• Any financial accreditations such as the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or CFA are assets
• Operations or Technology degree, background, or experience
• Bilingual language skills (proficient in English and French)

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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Ad Hoc Projects, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross-Team Collaboration, Customer Needs, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Deliverables Management, Due Diligence, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Banking, Organizational Commitment, Organizing, Relationship Building, Results-Oriented, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication

Additional Job Details

Address: 120 WESTERN PKY: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: 2025-04-22

Application Deadline: 2025-05-06

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

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