AVP, Client Onboarding for Investment Advisors (Hybrid)

Mizuho; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking an onboarding specialist in New York to support the direct team manager for all onboarding processes and to manage daily onboarding requests across all divisions. This role covers end-to-end onboarding coordination and requires precise handling of sensitive client data.

You will compose KYC packages, perform due diligence on new clients, conduct OFAC and negative news screening, and prioritize cases to meet tight deadlines while liaising with Front Office and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to manage and report on progress of requests.

Responsibilities

• Support direct team manager for all onboarding processes.
• Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions of Mizuho.
• End to end onboarding coordination.
• Compose KYC packages and perform due diligence on new clients.
• Conduct OFAC and Negative News searches on clients and related parties.
• Prioritize onboarding cases to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with Front Office and clients directly.
• Adhere to internal audit requirements.
• Suggest improvements for efficiencies as needed.
• Determine industry codes (e.g., SIC/Sector Codes).
• Understand documentation related to RIAs, QIBs, AML questionnaires, and Prime Broker agreements.
• Know when full vs streamlined KYC onboarding is required.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax and Operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Progress reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Mizuho is seeking an onboarding specialist in New York to support the direct team manager for all onboarding processes and to manage daily onboarding requests across all divisions. This role covers end-to-end onboarding coordination and requires precise handling of sensitive client data.

You will compose KYC packages, perform due diligence on new clients, conduct OFAC and negative news screening, and prioritize cases to meet tight deadlines while liaising with Front Office and clients.