Client Onboarding – Corporates Onboarding Team – AVP

Mizuho•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP supports the direct team manager and manages daily client onboarding requests across all Mizuho divisions. The role coordinates onboarding end to end, prepares KYC packages, conducts risk-based due diligence, and ensures required client documentation and information are collected and reviewed accurately and on time. It also involves identifying potential client and related-party risks, reviewing onboarding exceptions, meeting internal audit requirements, and recommending process efficiencies. The position requires understanding entity structures and deciding whether full or streamlined KYC onboarding applies. The AVP works with clients and internal and external stakeholders, including Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax, and Operations. In-office attendance is an essential function, with a current requirement to work in the office at least 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills.
Handle client data appropriately and confidentially.
Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
In-office attendance at least 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days.

Nice To Haves

KYC or onboarding background.
Understanding of FinCEN requirements.
Prior experience in financial services.
Knowledge of Dodd-Frank and other regulatory matters.
Team-oriented, a fast learner, independent, positive, hardworking, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

Support the direct team manager with all onboarding processes.
Manage daily onboarding requests for all Mizuho divisions and coordinate onboarding end to end.
Compose KYC packages and perform risk-based due diligence on new clients, 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 before deadlines.
Collect and review required documents and information and respond in a timely manner.
Review monthly Americas Legal Compliance Department (ALCD) exceptions for new-onboarding remediation.
Adhere to internal audit requirements.
Recommend and assist with requirements for process efficiencies.
Identify and raise discrepancies, such as SIC or sector codes that do not match a client's primary business activities.
Use state secretary websites and review necessary documentation, including 2111 and Dodd-Frank Protocols 1 and 2.
Understand entity organization structures and determine when full versus streamlined KYC onboarding is required.
Build working relationships and liaise with clients and internal groups, including Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax, and Operations.