Job Description

A propos de Talan Talan Canada is growing and looking to strengthen its team with a Compliance Officer for the Montreal office, who will be interested in working with clients from multiple industries. The candidate will execute on KYC advisory processes:

• Review, analyze, and approve KYC files of higher risk regional and global clients;
• Work on KYC-related escalations and handle KYC queries and requests from KYC Operations and the business lines;
• Perform KYC-related testing through the permanent supervision framework;
• Escalate issues to KYC Advisory Management, where appropriate;
• Participate in KYC related meetings, calls, and committees;
• Assist with gathering and formatting KYC-related metrics and reports for KYC Advisory and Financial Crime Compliance Management.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of current anti-money laundering and KYC requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment
• Exemplary personal ethics and desire to always adhere to rules and regulations
• Ability to work well in a highly diverse team
• Ability to communicate well across all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated history of taking initiative

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research skills, and experience with online research systems including web-based tools

Prior work experience: Preferred previous experience within Enhanced Due Diligence, Client Onboarding or KYC areas Qualifications:

• BA/BS required
• English language is required
• ACAMS Certification is a plus

You must live in the Great Montreal area and possess a valid work permit.