KYC Checker

at  Groom Associes

Title: KYC Quality Checker
Location: Montreal
Work model: Hybrid, 2-3 days remote work allowed
Type of position: Full time and permanent
Salary: Can discuss over phone, 100-111k. They are very competitive and offer a great benefits package.
Job Summary: The KYC Quality Checker performs a critical function that involves an independent checker role to ensure high quality standards are maintained in strict adherence with bank policy

Key Responsibilities:

• KYC Quality Checker performs a critical function that involves an independent checker role to ensure high quality standards are maintained in strict adherence with bank policy
• Ensures profile review is completed timely and within quality expectations
• To make the first analysis of the KYC files and determine what needs to be updated based on the policy set by Financial Security
• To control the search of all names for adverse information, PEP and OFAC/EU lists
• To ensure the global quality of the KYC files according to the compliance rules
• To sign-off the KYC file by taking the decision about the KYC completeness status
• To carefully and pro-actively follow-up his/her own files

Technical aptitude

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any Finance, Law, Banking or equivalent fields.
• 5 years of previous experience in Corporate or Investment Bank among which at least 2 years on KYC or AML topics
• Experience in research & analysis odf data and documentation
• Anti-Money Laundering or CAMS certification is a plus
• Knowledge of banking regulations across the globe is a plus
• Highly analytical person with ability to recognize important information and identify risks and with problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• An excellent verbal and written communication skill in English.
• Ability to work independently, eager to learn
• Ability to multitask and manage a high number of priorities
• Self-motivated and excellent team player
• Strives to deliver the solution in the most effective and timely manner but respectful of the norms: adaptable & flexible approach, coordinate & guide with other stakeholders
• Strong perseverance and diligence towards attaining goals and effective time management
• Good knowledge of MS office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• KYC Quality Checker performs a critical function that involves an independent checker role to ensure high quality standards are maintained in strict adherence with bank policy
• Ensures profile review is completed timely and within quality expectations
• To make the first analysis of the KYC files and determine what needs to be updated based on the policy set by Financial Security
• To control the search of all names for adverse information, PEP and OFAC/EU lists
• To ensure the global quality of the KYC files according to the compliance rules
• To sign-off the KYC file by taking the decision about the KYC completeness status
• To carefully and pro-actively follow-up his/her own file