Client Onboarding KYC Associate

Taylor James Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global broking organisation in London is seeking a Client Onboarding KYC Associate to join their compliance onboarding team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of KYC and AML experience, preferably in onboarding Clearing and Execution clients. Strong organizational skills and effective communication are essential for this role. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment with challenges in client documentation and compliance systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of KYC and AML experience within financial markets.
• Experience onboarding Clearing and Execution clients.
• Ability to manage client application documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic reviews of client documentation.
• Prepare client application packs for compliance reviews.
• Liaise with sales teams and clients to resolve application issues.
• Ensure accurate client information on internal systems.

Skills

KYC experience

AML experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent

Tools

DOCS system

Job description

Overview

Client Onboarding KYC Associate. Based in the compliance onboarding team of a global broking organisation we are looking for someone with five years KYC and AML experience within the financial markets. It would be highly preferred that you have a background on-boarding both Clearing and Execution clients within the exchange traded futures and option arena.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Forensic review of client documentation in conjunction with FCA Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering Rules.
• Diligent preparation of client application packs for Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, Credit and Risk review.
• Support and assist the firm’s Management on client applications and documentation requirements.
• Liaise with the sales teams to resolve account application questions and issues.
• Liaise with clients to resolve account application questions and issues.
• Ensure creation and maintenance of accurate client information and static data on internal systems.
• Assist with project work when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills Required

• 2 years progressive experience with industry rules and regulations.
• Ability to use internal and external systems, including prior experience of DOCS system would be useful.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal for assisting in client and internal requests.
• Ability to be self-motivated, organised and to ensure work is completed in a timely manner with deadlines met.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills essential.
• Good team player.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent industry experience.