Senior Associate - Corporate Services

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking institution is seeking a Senior Associate for a 6-month fixed-term position in Central London. The role involves managing corporate account services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling client queries. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in banking, strong compliance knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers exposure to a collaborative team and high-value corporate relationships, with an immediate start available.

Benefits

Central London location

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to high-value relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Handle queries from corporate clients.
• Manage onboarding and periodic review of client relationships.
• Liaise with Compliance regarding high-risk issues.

Skills

Compliance and risk management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate - Corporate Services (6-Month FTC)

Location: Central London

Salary: 27,500 per annum

Contract Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Associate to join our Corporate Services team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment within a leading global banking institution, supporting a broad range of corporate clients.

Based in our Central London office, you will play a key role in managing corporate account services, including payments, KYC reviews, account openings, and fixed deposit renewals. You will be working closely with internal departments such as Compliance, Treasury, Operations, and senior management to ensure seamless service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day queries from corporate clients, including cheque book requisitions and payment-related queries
• Manage the onboarding and periodic review of corporate and correspondent banking relationships
• Ensure timely scanning and processing of account opening and maintenance requests
• Create and renew fixed deposits for corporate clients
• Liaise with Compliance to resolve issues related to high-risk jurisdictions and overdue KYC profiles
• Prepare analysis notes for new and existing client reviews
• Support team members and management with email handling, document processing, and ad-hoc requests
• Maintain accurate records and databases for all corporate relationships
• Uphold internal and external compliance standards, including those set by the FCA, PRA, RBI, and internal policies

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in banking or financial services, preferably in retail or wholesale operations
• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management, especially in relation to KYC and AML practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree, ideally in finance or a related field
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Desirable

• Prior exposure to handling high-risk or international client accounts
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks from the FCA, PRA, and/or RBI
• Internal audit knowledge or qualifications would be advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Work at the heart of global banking operations
• Be part of a collaborative and dynamic corporate services team
• Gain exposure to high-value corporate relationships and compliance processes
• Central London location with accessible transport links

Apply now to take the next step in your corporate banking career.