Middle Office Specialist

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search seeks a Middle Office Consultant to support daily operations and account administration within a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

You will review account opening documents, liaise with banks and custodians, maintain records, manage onboarding and closure processes, and coordinate KYC/AML documentation to ensure compliance and timely account status updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in middle office, banking operations, account onboarding, or a related financial services role.
• Experience with bank account opening and account lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML requirements and due diligence processes.
• Experience coordinating with banks, custodians, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review account opening documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with banks, custodians, and internal teams to resolve issues and track account status.
• Maintain accurate account records and supporting documentation.
• Manage bank account opening, onboarding, maintenance, and closure processes.
• Coordinate KYC/AML documentation and compliance requirements.
• Monitor account lifecycle activities and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Support periodic KYC reviews, account updates, and due diligence requests.
• Resolve account discrepancies and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide updates on account opening progress and outstanding items.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office applications

Job description

Our client is seeking a Middle Office Consultant to support daily operations and account administration within a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Review account opening documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with banks, custodians, and internal teams to resolve issues and track account status.
• Maintain accurate account records and supporting documentation.
• Manage bank account opening, onboarding, maintenance, and closure processes.
• Coordinate KYC/AML documentation and compliance requirements.
• Monitor account lifecycle activities and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Support periodic KYC reviews, account updates, and due diligence requests.
• Resolve account discrepancies and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provide updates on account opening progress and outstanding items.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in middle office, banking operations, account onboarding, or a related financial services role.
• Experience with bank account opening and account lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML requirements and due diligence processes.
• Experience coordinating with banks, custodians, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.