Senior Client Onboarding Specialist

Your new companyJoin a leading financial institution in London, where you will play a pivotal role in the client on-boarding process. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring a seamless experience for new clients and maintaining high standards of client data quality. Your new roleThis role is not a KYC position, it is a Client On-boarding Specialist, and you will be responsible for:

• Facilitating the end-to-end on-boarding of new clients and third parties.
• Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating closely with the Front Office and clients to expedite on-boarding requests.
• Managing the on-boarding process efficiently, liaising with internal stakeholders such as Compliance, Credit, Legal, Tax, and Operations.
• Communicating the status of on-boarding to all relevant parties.
• Handling the collation of due diligence and trading documentation for both new and existing clients.
• Identifying and suggesting process improvements to enhance the on-boarding experience.
• Participating in ad hoc projects as required by management.
• Working with Account Executives to prioritize client pipelines and reviews.
• Tracking and closing out outstanding actions through regular follow-ups.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong knowledge and experience in the client on-boarding process within the banking sector.
• Strong understanding of onboarding procedures and regulatory best practices, including the 2007 Money Laundering Regulations and JMLSG Guidance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory classifications and best practices (MiFID, Dodd Frank, IOSCO, EMIR and FATCA).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Extensive experience in the financial services sector, with a strong track record of reviewing and documenting client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• IT literacy and the ability to quickly adapt to new software systems.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to develop your career in a leading financial institution. You will be part of a supportive team that values continuous improvement and professional growth. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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