Senior KYC / Onboarding Lead (Syndicated Loans)

G MASS Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

G MASS Consulting is seeking a Senior KYC / Onboarding Lead in Dallas to manage high‑volume client onboarding in a fast-paced financial services setting. You will own end-to-end onboarding oversight, review complex documentation, and lead discussions with clients to keep deals on track.

The role demands sharp attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to balance speed with compliance across multiple clients and internal teams. Contract position, 12 months.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a KYC/Onboarding role within financial services.
• Familiarity with KYC constitutional documents and onboarding processes.
• Ability to interpret complex legal and entity structures under time pressure.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of requests with fast turnaround.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, clear and confident with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with quality focus even when fast.
• Collaborative with both senior and junior team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for new client onboarding and deliverables within tight timelines.
• Provide end-to-end oversight of onboarding across multiple clients per policies and standards.
• Review and interpret client legal, financial, and entity documentation for onboarding approvals.
• Lead client onboarding discussions with status updates and risk management.
• Identify gaps in onboarding workflows and collaborate to implement improvements.
• Build relationships with Operations, Legal, Compliance, Technology for seamless onboarding.
• Provide day-to-day oversight and QA for a Junior Analyst.
• Rapidly develop expertise in internal systems, tools, and requirements.

Skills

KYC onboarding

High-volume environment

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Senior KYC / Onboarding Lead to support a leading financial services firm operating in the US syndicated loan market, a high-volume, time-critical environment where operational delays carry direct financial consequences.

This is a client-facing role requiring proven onboarding expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work at pace without compromising on quality or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new client onboarding, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all onboarding deliverables within the demanding timelines of the syndicated loan market
• Provide end-to-end oversight of the onboarding process across multiple clients, 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 escalations before they impact deal timelines
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies within onboarding workflows and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements, recognising that in this market, workflow friction has a direct cost
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams (Operations, Legal, Compliance, Technology) to ensure seamless onboarding execution
• Provide day-to-day oversight, guidance, and quality assurance for a Junior Analyst supporting onboarding activities
• Rapidly develop expertise in internal systems, tools, and client-specific onboarding requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a KYC / Onboarding role within financial services, experience in syndicated loans, leveraged finance, or credit markets is strongly advantageous
• Familiarity with KYC constitutional documents and onboarding processes; ability to interpret complex legal and entity structures under time pressure
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of requests with fast turnaround, this role operates at a different pace to traditional alternatives onboarding
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively in a pressured environment
• Excellent communication skills, clear, concise, and confident when managing client expectations and internal stakeholders
• High attention to detail with an uncompromising focus on quality, even when working quickly
• Collaborative approach with both senior and junior team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred

Benefits

Length: 12-month contract

Salary: $32.50/h