New Business & Risk Officer (Onboarding)
Job Ref: LF
41467
From reviewing corporate client structures to investigating screening results and supporting higher-risk relationships, this role offers broad exposure across banking onboarding processes. You'll work closely with colleagues and intermediaries to ensure client information meets required standards. It's ideally suited to someone with strong KYC/CDD knowledge who enjoys detailed analytical work.
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Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Support new client onboarding and subsequent account opening processes.
- Review client applications, documentation, risk assessments and internal checklists.
- Complete KYC/CDD checks, screening and relevant searches.
- Liaise with Relationship Managers and intermediaries to obtain additional client information.
- Review trigger events and update client records and risk assessments where required.
- Identify discrepancies, omissions and outstanding due diligence requirements.
- Undertake enhanced due diligence for higher-risk and PEP relationships.
- Support FATCA and CRS requirements, including classification reasonableness checks.
- Monitor overnight screening results and escalate relevant findings.
- Process static data changes and account amendments accurately.
- Assist with Approved Introducer risk reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure onboarding and review activities are completed within required deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve onboarding processes, documentation and controls.
- Support wider team projects, change initiatives and operational improvements.
Skills / Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in client onboarding, KYC/CDD or regulatory risk within banking or financial services, together with a strong understanding of account opening, corporate client structures and risk review processes. You'll have good knowledge of FATCA and CRS requirements, excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, organisational and communication skills. You'll be confident working independently, managing deadlines and liaising with Relationship Managers and intermediaries to resolve queries and escalate concerns appropriately. A proactive, inquisitive approach and the ability to challenge information constructively are important, alongside proficiency in AI-enabled productivity tools such as Copilot, with sound judgement when reviewing outputs and maintaining responsibility for accuracy.
How To Apply
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