Onboarding Associate

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented KYC Review / Onboarding Associate in London. You will ensure compliance and smooth onboarding for clients, processing customer account openings while managing multiple tasks tightly under deadlines. Strong knowledge of AML and KYC regulations is required, and familiarity with MiFID and FATCA regulations is a plus. This 12-month PAYE role offers a competitive rate of £250 per day, with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AML and KYC regulations.
• Familiarity with MiFID, EMIR, FATCA & CRS regulations is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process new customer account openings and periodic review requests accurately and on time.
• Act as an escalation point for complex cases within the onboarding team.
• Maintain accurate customer data across internal systems.

Skills

Understanding of AML and KYC regulations

Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Excellent collaboration skills

Education

ACAMS or equivalent certification

Job description

KYC Review / Onboarding Associate

Location: London (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) Contract: 12-month PAYE Rate: 250 per day

About the Role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented KYC Review / Onboarding Associate to join a dynamic team responsible for ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance processes. This role is key to maintaining regulatory standards and supporting accurate customer data management across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new customer account openings and periodic review requests accurately and on time.
• Act as an escalation point within the onboarding team for complex cases.
• Submit and review Anti‑Bribery & Corruption applications annually.
• Maintain accurate customer data across internal systems and perform housekeeping duties.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned by the team lead.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders during onboarding and reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of AML and KYC regulations.
• Familiarity with MiFID, EMIR, FATCA & CRS regulations (desirable).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration skills across regions and seniority levels.
• ACAMS or equivalent certification (desirable).

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a vital role in mitigating risk and ensuring compliance for a global client base. This is an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy and stakeholder engagement are key.

Pontoon Solutions is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.