Banking Associate – KYC
Can you bring precision and expertise to high-volume banking operations? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Banking Associate – KYC to provide operational support and process a range of banking transactions accurately and efficiently. This six-month contract offers potential for extension or conversion based on performance and business needs, along with networking, career progression, and the opportunity to contribute within a collaborative and supportive team.
Pay rate range (CAD): $17.60/hr – $24.88/hr
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume transactions, bank drafts, and everyday banking activities accurately and within established service level agreements.
- Conduct KYC checks and support compliance-related processes in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned tasks and enquiries while meeting service level goals, quality standards, and required deliverables.
- Apply appropriate due diligence to support transaction accuracy and operational effectiveness.
- Participate in daily team touchpoints, work distribution, and operational activities.
- Identify risks, processing issues, and opportunities for improvement, escalating matters when appropriate.
- Follow audit requirements, operating procedures, codes of conduct, and internal control guidelines.
- Support satisfactory audit outcomes by maintaining accurate records and adhering to established processes.
- Contribute to customer experience objectives by ensuring enquiries and processing requests are handled appropriately.
- Provide operational guidance and subject matter support to internal partners within the assigned area.
- Adapt to changing policies, procedures, processes, and technology enhancements.
- Suggest and participate in process improvements that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
- Work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
Desired Skill-Set
- Post-secondary certification or equivalent experience.
- Two to four years of experience in a banking or financial institution environment.
- Two to four years of hands-on experience processing high-volume transactions accurately.
- Proven experience conducting KYC checks and supporting compliance processes.
- Demonstrated ability to meet strict service level agreements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of banking policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of bank drafts and everyday banking processes.
- Understanding of Money Market and Foreign Exchange products, including options, foreign exchange spots and forwards, and Money Market deposits and loans.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn and apply new software programs and internal systems quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of taking initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a trade processing-related role.
- Experience with cash products such as loans, deposits, swaps, and forwards.
- Knowledge of Global and WSS platforms.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.