KYC & Client Onboarding Specialist

Perennial Resources International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Perennial Resources International is seeking an Onboarding Associate to join the Underlying Principles onboarding team in New York. You will work closely with Front Office Sales/Trading, internal stakeholders and external clients to onboard and complete new client onboarding efficiently.

Key responsibilities include reviewing submissions for funds and entities, obtaining KYC/AML documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• SIE & Series 99 certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Fenergo familiarity for onboarding technology.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review onboarding submissions for funds and investment manager entities.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and clients to gather KYC/AML documents.
• Verify account opening forms, tax forms, ADV, and related documents for accuracy.
• Ensure onboarding docs comply with MUSO policy and regulatory requirements.
• Manage onboarding priorities to meet deadlines.
• Create client records with correct classifications and activities.
• Conduct OFAC and adverse media screenings.
• Review Dodd-Frank documentation for compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Sanctions, Tax, and Ops teams to facilitate onboarding.
• Utilize external research sources like EDGAR and Secretary of State databases.
• Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Client SIE & Series 99

Fenergo familiarity

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Self-motivated

Job description

Perennial Resources International is seeking an Onboarding Associate to join the Underlying Principles onboarding team in New York. You will work closely with Front Office Sales/Trading, internal stakeholders and external clients to onboard and complete new client onboarding efficiently.

Key responsibilities include reviewing submissions for funds and entities, obtaining KYC/AML documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across onboarding processes.