Client Onboarding Specialist

Leonteq; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonteq in Zurich is seeking a proactive Client Onboarding & Documentation Specialist to join our global team. You will collaborate closely with Sales and Compliance to deliver a seamless client experience across multiple locations and ensure adherence to KYC/AML policies.

In this role, you will manage onboarding, conduct AML/CFT activities, and prepare assessments and documentation, while coordinating reviews and contributing to system implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher degree in law, compliance, finance, business administration or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in financial services, ideally in Compliance, AML/KYC.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage client onboarding processes, liaising with Sales to obtain KYC documentation.
• Conduct AML/CFT activities, including name screening and investigations relating to PEPs and adverse media.
• Ensure onboarding activities comply with regulatory requirements and financial market rules.
• Provide guidance on client onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT topics.
• Prepare internal onboarding assessments, notes and documentation.
• Plan and coordinate client reviews and periodic reviews per regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to client-related projects and new system implementations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client data throughout the lifecycle.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and addressing auditor queries.

Skills

AML/KYC

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Job description

To strengthen our global team, we are looking for an additional, proactive and motivated professional to join our team as a Client Onboarding & Documentation Specialist in Zurich.

This position sits at the heart of the business, working closely with Sales and Compliance, ensuring a seamless client experience. Working with many locations, like Lisbon, Frankfurt and France.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage client onboarding processes, liaising with Sales department to obtain the required Know Your Client (KYC) documentation and ensuring compliance with internal client acceptance, due diligence and AML/CFT policies and procedures
• Conduct AML/CFT activities, including name screening, clarification of alerts, assessments and investigations relating to PEPs, adverse media and other potential risk factors
• Ensure client onboarding activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and relevant financial market regulations
• Provide guidance and advice on client onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT-related matters
• Prepare internal client assessments, notes and documentation relating to onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT topics
• Plan and coordinate specific client reviews and periodic reviews in line with applicable regulatory requirements
• Contribute to various client-related projects, including assessments of new business models and the implementation of new systems and tools
• Manage the documentation and lifecycle of client relationships, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date client data
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparing documentation, responding to auditor queries and discussing findings

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, ideally in Compliance, AML/KYC
• Good understanding of AML/KYC requirements and financial market regulations
• Experience with international financial markets and regulatory environments is an advantage
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and dedicated personality with a strong team-player mindset and a willingness to take responsibility
• Ability to work independently on complex structures and high-risk clients, take initiative, manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, other language an asset

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Insight opportunities across all departments to understand and build know-how in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain