Onboarding & KYC AVP — Hybrid

Mizuho Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Mizuho Americas is seeking a detail-oriented onboarding specialist to support and manage KYC processes across divisions. The role involves end-to-end coordination, risk assessment, and collaboration with multiple internal teams to ensure timely, compliant client onboarding.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, strong communication skills, and a background in KYC/Onboarding with FinCen and regulatory awareness. This position is hybrid, with in-office requirements noted for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Team player with fast learning ability.
• Independent, positive attitude 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 able to work in a dynamic environment.
• KYC, Onboarding background preferred.
• Understanding of FinCen requirements preferred.
• Prior experience in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding processes for all divisions of Mizuho.
• Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Spot and raise discrepancies (e.g., SIC/Sector Codes misaligned).
• Familiarity with state secretary sites and required documents.
• Understand entity organization structures and determine KYC scope.
• Build strong relationships with Clients, Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax and Operations.

Skills

Team player

Fast learner

Independent

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Confidential handling of client data

Adaptable

KYC onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Mizuho Americas is seeking a detail-oriented onboarding specialist to support and manage KYC processes across divisions. The role involves end-to-end coordination, risk assessment, and collaboration with multiple internal teams to ensure timely, compliant client onboarding.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, strong communication skills, and a background in KYC/Onboarding with FinCen and regulatory awareness. This position is hybrid, with in-office requirements noted for the role.