Client Onboarding Senior Analyst

BBVA•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high-performing Client Onboarding & KYC Analyst to join our Client Onboarding Department (COD). Focusing on our registered Broker-Dealer entity within Global Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), this role owns onboarding opportunities end-to-end, balancing regulatory compliance with a fast, high-touch client delivery experience.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in KYC, client onboarding, or client experience within CIB/financial services.
Series 99 or Series 7 preferred (or ability to obtain within 180 days), supported by a strong client onboarding background.
Proficient analytical capabilities to review complex client profiles and investigate potential suspicious account or transaction activity.
Highly organized with a proven ability to prioritize tight deadlines, adapt to procedural changes, and interact effectively across all levels of management.
Degree-level educated (or equivalent experience background).
High proficiency in Spanish (speaking, writing, reading) preferred.
Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Responsibilities

Own onboarding opportunities from start to finish, moving requests through the pipeline as quickly and effectively as possible.
Independently manage new requests, CIF amendments, event-driven reviews, and periodic reviews across Low, Medium, and High-risk customer profiles.
Verify documentation correctness, ensuring files are true, complete, and compliant with institutional standards.
Conduct thorough customer screening using World-Check and OFAC sanctions lists.
Liaise directly with business lines, compliance, tax, and legal teams to swiftly resolve client data-related issues and ensure a frictionless onboarding experience.
Partner with Global Management and operations to share best practices across teams and adapt to procedural updates as workflows evolve toward automation.