Onboarding & Implementation Lead (Fund Solutions)

Corporation Service Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC is seeking a Client Onboarding Specialist I for the Amsterdam/Maarsbergen area. You will lead end-to-end onboarding of fund managers, funds and external parties, coordinating between the fund manager and the depositary team to go-live smoothly.

You will ensure onboarding activities meet regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk standards and timelines, while delivering an exceptional client experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Depositary Services, Custody, Fund Administration, Asset Servicing, or Investment Operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record in client onboarding, fund launches, and implementation or transition projects.
• Experience in quality assurance, operational oversight, risk management, and control functions.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and investment vehicles.
• In‑depth knowledge of Depositary responsibilities, including AIFMD requirements, AML/KYC regulations, client due diligence, oversight duties, and asset safekeeping obligations.
• Professional certifications in Project Management, Risk Management, Audit, or Quality Assurance are advantageous.
• Fluent English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end onboarding of new fund managers, funds, and external parties, ensuring a smooth and timely transition from contract signing to go-live.
• Coordinate all onboarding activities, including CDD/KYC requirements, legal due diligence, system setup, account access, and fund registration.
• Act as the primary point of contact for fund managers and key stakeholders throughout the onboarding lifecycle.
• Ensure all onboarding activities are completed in line with internal controls, governance standards, and regulatory requirements, including AFM approval and registration.
• Identify, manage, and escalate implementation risks, issues, and dependencies to relevant stakeholders where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure a seamless handover to business-as-usual operations.
• Own and maintain the Depositary Quality Control Framework, ensuring oversight activities are performed in accordance with AIFMD requirements, internal policies, and governance standards.
• Conduct regular quality reviews and sample testing of cash flow monitoring, safekeeping, asset verification, and oversight controls to assess effectiveness and compliance.
• Monitor adherence to AIFMD, AML/KYC requirements, Policies & Procedures Manuals (PPMs), and operational work instructions, identifying and addressing control gaps.
• Investigate control exceptions, incidents, breaches, and operational issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating remediation actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support and coordinate internal audits, ISAE3000 audits, external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Track and report quality metrics, key risk indicators, audit findings, and material risks to management, escalating significant issues where required.

Skills

Client onboarding

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

CSC is seeking a Client Onboarding Specialist I for the Amsterdam/Maarsbergen area. You will lead end-to-end onboarding of fund managers, funds and external parties, coordinating between the fund manager and the depositary team to go-live smoothly.

You will ensure onboarding activities meet regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk standards and timelines, while delivering an exceptional client experience.