Senior Client Onboarding AVP — KYC & Compliance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K plans

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking an experienced Onboarding Analyst to support and manage end-to-end onboarding across divisions, including KYC package preparation, due diligence, and risk assessment. The role involves coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, and Operations to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and prior KYC/Onboarding experience, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Team player, fast learner.
• Independent, positive attitude, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Appropriate and confidential handling of client data.
• Adaptable, flexible and capable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• KYC, Onboarding background preferred.
• Understanding of FinCen requirements preferred.
• Prior experience in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support direct team manager for all onboarding processes.
• Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions of Mizuho.
• End to end onboarding coordination.
• Compose KYC packages and perform due diligence on new clients and risk rating incl. FinCen requirements and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• Conduct OFAC and Negative News searches on clients and related parties to assess risks to the firm.
• Prioritize onboarding cases to meet deadlines.
• Collect and review all required documents and information and respond timely.
• Review ALCD exceptions for new onboarding remediation.
• Adhere to internal audit requirements and raise discrepancies when needed.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external dependents.

Skills

Team player

Fast learner

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidential handling of client data

Adaptable

Flexible

KYC onboarding background

FinCen knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (Dodd-Frank)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Mizuho is seeking an experienced Onboarding Analyst to support and manage end-to-end onboarding across divisions, including KYC package preparation, due diligence, and risk assessment. The role involves coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, and Operations to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and prior KYC/Onboarding experience, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and competitive benefits.