Senior Onboarding Officer

Standard Bank Group; Douglas; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Offshore, the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, is seeking a Senior Onboarding Officer to lead corporate account onboarding with robust due diligence and regulatory compliance. You will review complex ownership structures, verify source of wealth and funds, and collaborate with Relationship Managers, Compliance teams and clients to ensure accurate, timely onboarding.

The role requires attention to detail, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate client onboarding within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, CDD and client risk assessment requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to review complex documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess corporate account applications to ensure completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct corporate KYC, AML and client due diligence reviews, including beneficial ownership verification.
• Assess client risk ratings and identify any potential financial crime, sanctions, PEP or adverse media concerns.
• Validate source of wealth and source of funds documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare files for approval and ensure all onboarding requirements are satisfied before account opening.

Skills

AML/KYC

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Secondary/High school/A levels

Job description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

NOTE: This role does not offer Relocation or Sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible to work in Isle of Man.

As a Senior Onboarding Officer, you'll be responsible for reviewing and approving corporate account applications, ensuring all client due diligence requirements have been satisfied and that applications meet regulatory, internal and group standards.

Working closely with Relationship Managers, Compliance teams and clients, you'll assess complex ownership structures, verify source of wealth and source of funds, conduct client risk assessments and support the efficient onboarding of new business.

Minimum Qualification:

• Secondary/High school/A levels

Experience Required :

• Experience in corporate client onboarding within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, CDD and client risk assessment requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to review complex documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Key Outputs :

• Review and assess corporate account applications to ensure completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct corporate KYC, AML and client due diligence reviews, including beneficial ownership verification.
• Assess client risk ratings and identify any potential financial crime, sanctions, PEP or adverse media concerns.
• Validate source of wealth and source of funds documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare files for approval and ensure all onboarding requirements are satisfied before account opening.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Examining Information
• Upholding Standards
• Making Decisions
• Documenting Facts
• Managing Tasks

Technical Competencies:

• Account Opening & Maintenance
• Application & Submission Verification (Business Banking)

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Closing date
06 October 2026