Onboarding Associate

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy based in London is seeking a detail-oriented KYC Review / Onboarding Associate. In this role, you'll ensure smooth onboarding and compliance processes while maintaining regulatory standards. Responsibilities include processing customer account openings, managing complex cases, and supporting various projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations and excellent collaboration skills. This is an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process new customer account openings accurately and on time.
• Act as escalation point for complex cases.
• Maintain accurate customer data across internal systems.

Skills

Understanding of AML and KYC regulations

Collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

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.