New Account Documentation Specialist - Wealth Management

Ascendo Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking a detail-oriented professional in Miami to support international client onboarding and accounts in financial services. The role involves reviewing documentation, coordinating with AML/KYC, Compliance, Legal, and Tax teams, and ensuring accurate record-keeping for complex ownership structures.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years in international onboarding or related operations, strong analytical skills, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency to review

Qualifications

• 2+ years in financial services operations or onboarding.
• Experience with international onboarding and due diligence.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC and ownership documentation.
• Experience reviewing corporate accounts and ownership structures.

Responsibilities

• Review and process new international client accounts, including various ownership structures.
• Review account documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Process updates and maintenance requests for existing international accounts.
• Coordinate with AML/KYC, Compliance, Legal, and Tax teams to resolve issues.
• Review international corporate structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Support branch personnel with international account opening requirements and documentation.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies or documentation exceptions.
• Monitor reports related to new and existing international accounts; respond to inquiries with timely support.
• Maintain accurate account records per internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with international/foreign accounts, financial services operations, KYC, or client onboarding and must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process new international client accounts, including individual, corporate, institutional, and complex ownership structures.
• Review account documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Process updates and maintenance requests for existing international accounts.
• Work with AML/KYC, Compliance, Legal, and Tax teams to resolve documentation or account issues.
• Review international corporate structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Support branch personnel with international account opening requirements and documentation.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies or documentation exceptions.
• Monitor reports related to new and existing international accounts.Respond to account inquiries and provide timely operational support.
• Maintain accurate account records in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial services operations, account onboarding, or new accounts, specifically involving international/foreign accounts.
• Experience with international client onboarding, due diligence, or compliance.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC, beneficial ownership, and international account documentation requirements.
• Experience reviewing corporate accounts and complex ownership structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Compliance, AML, Legal, and other internal teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required, including the ability to review documentation in both languages.