Senior KYC Onboarding Lead - Institutional Clients

G MASS Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dallas is seeking a Senior KYC / Onboarding Lead to oversee the onboarding process for an alternative investments client. Key responsibilities include managing workflows, engaging in client discussions, and ensuring compliance with KYC standards. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of KYC experience within Financial Services and strong analytical skills. This role offers a salary of up to $65k with the potential for contract extension or permanency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a KYC / Onboarding role within Financial Services.
• Familiarity with KYC constitutional documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new client onboarding.
• Provide end-to-end oversight of the onboarding process.
• Lead client-facing onboarding discussions.

Skills

KYC experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Our client's Networks group offers best-in-class technology and industry-leading practices to help firms manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and streamline compliance. Their solutions provide a single source of truth on customer and vendor data, enabling firms to reduce costs, reuse information efficiently, and improve operational processes through innovative technology.

We are seeking a Senior KYC / Onboarding Lead to work with a leading alternative investments firm in this client-facing role, where you will be leading and assisting with everything relating to the KYC and onboarding processes, including management of workflows and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new client onboarding, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all onboarding deliverables.
• Provide end-to-end oversight of the onboarding process across multiple clients, independent of product type and in line with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Review and interpret client legal, financial, and entity documentation to support onboarding approvals.
• Lead client-facing onboarding discussions, providing clear status updates and proactively managing risks or issues.
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies within onboarding workflows and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams (Operations, Legal, Compliance, Technology) to ensure smooth onboarding execution.
• Provide day-to-day oversight, guidance, and quality assurance for a Junior Analyst supporting onboarding activities.
• Support long-term client relationships by delivering a controlled and efficient onboarding experience.
• Rapidly develop expertise in internal systems, tools, and client-specific onboarding requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in a KYC / Onboarding role, ideally within Financial Services.
• Familiarity with KYC constitutional documents and onboarding processes.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Basic understanding of financial services and investment management operations.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and process improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both senior and junior team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred.

Benefits

Salary: up to $65k

Length: 12+ months, view to extension or permanent contract