Client Lifecycle Specialist

Meraki Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is looking for a Senior Client Lifecycle Specialist in Greater London to oversee complex client onboarding activities. You will ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining data integrity across diverse client types including private clients and charities.

Your role involves improving processes, managing client data, and acting as a subject matter expert in a dynamic Wealth Management environment. The firm seeks an experienced professional who thrives in operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within Wealth Management or related financial services.
• Strong background in client onboarding and data operations.
• Excellent knowledge of AML/KYC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for client types.
• Manage client static data across core systems for compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for client onboarding and lifecycle management.

Skills

Client onboarding

Client lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Client Lifecycle Specialist – Wealth Management

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Client Lifecycle Specialist to join a growing Wealth Management business. This is an excellent opportunity for a client onboarding and data management professional with strong regulatory knowledge to take ownership of key client lifecycle processes while contributing to operational improvement initiatives across the firm.

In this role, you will oversee complex client onboarding activities across a diverse client base, including private clients, trusts, companies, SIPPs, and charities. Working closely with teams across Compliance, Front Office, Legal, and Technology, you will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining data integrity, and supporting strategic change initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for a range of client types, ensuring a seamless and compliant client experience
• Manage client static data across core systems, maintaining accuracy throughout the client lifecycle to support operational, regulatory, and reporting requirements
• Ensure adherence to AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS, MiFID II, and US QI regulatory obligations
• Act as a subject matter expert for client onboarding and lifecycle management, providing guidance to internal stakeholders across multiple departments
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and controls, supporting digital transformation and automation initiatives
• Participate in client lifecycle, data remediation, and regulatory change projects, contributing to the successful delivery of business objectives

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience within Wealth Management, Asset Management, Private Banking, or a related financial services environment
• Strong background in client onboarding, client lifecycle management, or client data operations
• Excellent knowledge of AML/KYC requirements, including experience working with complex client structures and international clients
• Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks including FATCA, CRS, MiFID II, RDR, and US QI requirements
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify risks and maintain high-quality data standards
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across business functions and with external clients
• Proactive approach to problem solving, process improvement, and operational excellence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking wealth management firm where you will play a key role in enhancing the client onboarding and lifecycle experience while contributing to wider business transformation and regulatory excellence initiatives.

If this sounds of interest, please apply below.