Due Diligence Associate - Client Risk & Onboarding

CLS Group; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working - 2 days in office

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CLS Group is seeking an Associate Due Diligence in New Jersey to strengthen onboarding and risk management. You will conduct rigorous client due diligence, gather information, and provide insights to support management decisions across CLS services.

You will collaborate with Risk, Compliance, IT, Legal, and Client Engagement teams to ensure adherence to policies and improve processes, while maintaining accurate client records and preparing management-ready reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client due diligence or a related field within Financial Services.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines across multiple work streams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of banking and financial markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage due diligence questionnaires and maintain repository for CLS services.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to complete questionnaires and update inventory.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management.
• Maintain client records and identify risk mitigation opportunities.
• Execute due diligence process including questionnaires on BCP, DR, AML policies.
• Update and maintain Due Diligence procedures and trackers.

Skills

Client due diligence

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Financial services knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

CLS Group is seeking an Associate Due Diligence in New Jersey to strengthen onboarding and risk management. You will conduct rigorous client due diligence, gather information, and provide insights to support management decisions across CLS services.

You will collaborate with Risk, Compliance, IT, Legal, and Client Engagement teams to ensure adherence to policies and improve processes, while maintaining accurate client records and preparing management-ready reports.