Account Opening Associate - Wealth Management

Ascendo Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in Miami seeks an operations professional with experience in international client onboarding, KYC, and AML workflows. You will review and process international accounts and collaborate with AML, Compliance, Legal, and Tax teams to resolve issues.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish, strong analytical skills, and meticulous documentation review across corporate structures. You will support branch staff and maintain accurate records in line with internal policies and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in financial services ops or onboarding with international accounts.
• Experience with international onboarding, due diligence or compliance.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC, beneficial ownership & related docs.
• Experience reviewing complex corporate structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high organization.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Compliance, AML, Legal.
• Bilingual English/Spanish for document review.

Responsibilities

• Review and process new international client accounts across various entity types.
• Review account documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Process updates and maintenance requests for existing international accounts.
• Coordinate with AML/KYC, Compliance, Legal, and Tax teams to resolve issues.
• Review international corporate structures and ownership information.
• Support branch personnel with international account opening requirements.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies or documentation exceptions.
• Monitor reports related to new and existing international accounts.
• Respond to account inquiries and provide timely operational support.
• Maintain accurate account records in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

AML/KYC knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Job description

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with international/foreign accounts, financial services operations, KYC, or client onboarding and must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process new international client accounts, including individual, corporate, institutional, and complex ownership structures.
• Review account documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Process updates and maintenance requests for existing international accounts.
• Work with AML/KYC, Compliance, Legal, and Tax teams to resolve documentation or account issues.
• Review international corporate structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Support branch personnel with international account opening requirements and documentation.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies or documentation exceptions.
• Monitor reports related to new and existing international accounts.
• Respond to account inquiries and provide timely operational support.
• Maintain accurate account records in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial services operations, account onboarding, or new accounts, specifically involving international/foreign accounts.
• Experience with international client onboarding, due diligence, or compliance.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC, beneficial ownership, and international account documentation requirements.
• Experience reviewing corporate accounts and complex ownership structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Compliance, AML, Legal, and other internal teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required, including the ability to review documentation in both languages.