Client Onboarding – Corporates Onboarding Team – AVP

Mizuho Americas Services LLC; 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

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 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
• Ability to prioritize onboarding cases to ensure completion prior to deadlines
• Collect, review all required documents/info and provide response in a timely manner
• Review monthly Americas Legal Compliance Dept. (ALCD) exceptions for new onboarding remediation
• Adhere to internal audit requirements
• Recommend and assist in requirements for efficiencies where needed
• Ability to spot and raise a discrepancy (for example SIC/Sector Codes aren’t in line with client’s primary business activities, etc.)
• Familiarity with state of secretary sites, along with other necessary documentation (i.e.: 2111, Dodd Frank Protocol 1 & 2, etc.)
• Ability to understand an entity’s organization structure, as well as, when full KYC Onboarding is required versus streamlined KYC Onboarding is required.
• Build strong working relationships and liaise with external dependents and internal groups such as Clients, Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax and Operations, etc.

Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ideal candidate should be a team player and fast learner
• Independent, positive attitude, hardworking and eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Great communication skills a must
• Appropriate and confidential handling of client data
• Adaptable, flexible and willing to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• KYC, Onboarding background preferred
• Understanding of FinCen requirements preferred
• Prior experience in financial services preferred
• Knowledge of Dodd-Frank, etc. regulatory background a plus

The expected base salary ranges from $85,000 - $125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. #LI-Hybrid

Other requirements

In office attendance is an essential function of this role. There is currently a requirement to be in the office a minimum 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days. Specific information about the requirements for your role will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in all of the jurisdictions where we operate.

AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities and other covered reasons in accordance with applicable law.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing, as permitted by applicable law.

Why Mizuho

Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure