Client Onboarding AVP — KYC & Risk Lead

Mizuho Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & 401K plans

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an Onboarding/KYC Analyst to support the onboarding lifecycle across divisions. You will prepare KYC packages, perform due diligence, and conduct OFAC/Negative News searches to identify risks and ensure timely completions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and strong attention to detail, with experience in FinCEN requirements and regulatory knowledge a plus. Office-based with hybrid expectations and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Team player and fast learner.
• Independent, positive attitude, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Great communication skills and confidentiality when handling client data.
• Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• KYC, onboarding background preferred.
• Understanding of FinCen requirements preferred.
• Prior experience in financial services preferred.
• Knowledge of Dodd-Frank regulatory background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding processes for the direct team manager.
• Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions.
• End to end onboarding coordination.
• Prepare KYC packages and perform due diligence on new clients based on risk rating including FinCen requirements and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• Conduct OFAC and Negative News searches on clients and related parties to identify and assess potential risks to the firm.
• Prioritize onboarding cases to ensure completion prior to deadlines.
• Collect, review all required documents/info and provide response in a timely manner.
• Review ALCD exceptions for onboarding remediation.
• Adhere to internal audit requirements.
• Recommend and assist in requirements for efficiencies where needed.
• Spot and raise discrepancies (e.g., SIC/Sector Codes misaligned).
• Familiarity with secretary sites and required documentation (2111, Dodd Frank Protocol 1 & 2).
• Understand entity organization structures and when full vs streamlined KYC onboarding is required.
• Build strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders (Clients, Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax, Operations).

Skills

Team player

Fast learner

Independent

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Adaptable

KYC onboarding

FinCEN requirements

Financial services

Dodd-Frank knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an Onboarding/KYC Analyst to support the onboarding lifecycle across divisions. You will prepare KYC packages, perform due diligence, and conduct OFAC/Negative News searches to identify risks and ensure timely completions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and strong attention to detail, with experience in FinCEN requirements and regulatory knowledge a plus. Office-based with hybrid expectations and competitive benefits.