KYC Specialist

Role Summary:

The KYC Specialist primary responsibilities is to manage the onboarding process for corporate and individual account of Olympia Currency and Global Payments Inc. The Specialist will review and assess the client risk and input the client profile into our proprietary system during initial onboarding and ongoing due diligence review to ensure all accounts are detailed, and current with the appropriate risk rating. This position requires a strong understanding of FINTRAC obligations, money laundering, fraud and high-risk scenarios. High attention to detail and the ability to problem solve is a requirement.

As the ideal candidate, you are independent but fully capable to work within a team environment. You are detail-oriented individual who is able to process large volumes of information, while being able to thrive in an ever changing fast-paced work culture.

Role Responsibilities:

Enter and maintain customer accounts based on applications, and email correspondence
Perform due diligence and enhanced due diligence prior to opening accounts, and throughout the business relationships
Ensure outdated, or insufficient files are communicated with traders, well documented, and corrected in a timely manner
Ensure all client files are FINTRAC compliant, and escalate transactions to manager when necessary
Apply risk rating to client accounts, and monitor client transactions against their expected behavior
Thorough understanding of the Anti‐Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures
Perform other duties and tasks as required

Personal Characteristics:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Inquisitive approach with proven problem solving and analytical abilities
Confident in making optimal decisions and sound judgments
Exceptional time management with the aptitude to establish priorities

Experience and Skills:

Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience is required
2+ years’ experience in KYC
Experience with FINTRAC Regulations and AML
Prior foreign exchange or financial services industry experience is beneficial
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, internet searching, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology
Successful completion of a Criminal Background check will be required

Reasons why you should join Olympia’s team, and why Olympia has been selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers from 2011 - 2024:

Olympia Financial established the Olympia Charity Foundation to allow employees to be directly involved in deciding how and to whom their charitable funds are donated - the charity's main source of funds are employee donations, which are all matched by the organization.
Olympia Financial offers a generous health spending account, equivalent to five percent of an employee's annual salary, to a maximum of $7,500.
Health Wellness Account is a personalized wellness health program that provides employees with a taxable allowance to spend on wellness-related activities and products. The purpose of the plan is to promote employee wellness and expense categories include nutrition, fitness, personal development, and mental health.
Employee Share Ownership plan available with company matching.

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