Client Onboarding

Mizuho•New York City, NY

2d•$64,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsibilities: Support direct team manager for all onboarding processes Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions of Mizuho End to end onboarding coordination Compose KYC packages and perform due diligence on new clients based on risk rating 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 Ability to prioritize onboarding cases to ensure completion prior to deadlines Collect, review all required documents/info and provide response in a timely manner Review monthly Americas Legal Compliance Dept. (ALCD) exceptions for new onboarding remediation Adhere to internal audit requirements Recommend and assist in requirements for efficiencies where needed Ability to spot and raise a discrepancy (for example, SIC/Sector Codes aren’t in line with client’s primary business activities, etc.) Familiarity with state of secretary sites, along with other necessary documentation (i.e.: 2111, Dodd Frank Protocol 1 &2, etc.). Ability to understand an entity’s organization structure, as well as when full KYC Onboarding is required versus streamlined KYC Onboarding is required. Build strong working relationships and liaise with external dependents and internal groups such as Clients, Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax and Operations, etc. Skills and Competencies: Bachelor’s Degree Ideal candidate should be a team player and fast learner Independent, positive attitude, hardworking and eager to learn Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Great communication skills a must Appropriate and confidential handling of client data Adaptable, flexible and willing to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment KYC, Onboarding background a plus Knowledge of Dodd-Frank, etc. regulatory background a plus Understanding of FinCen requirements a plus Prior experience in financial services a plus

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Ideal candidate should be a team player and fast learner
Independent, positive attitude, hardworking and eager to learn
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Great communication skills a must
Appropriate and confidential handling of client data
Adaptable, flexible and willing to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

KYC, Onboarding background a plus
Knowledge of Dodd-Frank, etc. regulatory background a plus
Understanding of FinCen requirements a plus
Prior experience in financial services a plus

Responsibilities

Support direct team manager for all onboarding processes
Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions of Mizuho
End to end onboarding coordination
Compose KYC packages and perform due diligence on new clients based on risk rating 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
Ability to prioritize onboarding cases to ensure completion prior to deadlines
Collect, review all required documents/info and provide response in a timely manner
Review monthly Americas Legal Compliance Dept. (ALCD) exceptions for new onboarding remediation
Adhere to internal audit requirements
Recommend and assist in requirements for efficiencies where needed
Ability to spot and raise a discrepancy (for example, SIC/Sector Codes aren’t in line with client’s primary business activities, etc.)
Familiarity with state of secretary sites, along with other necessary documentation (i.e.: 2111, Dodd Frank Protocol 1 &2, etc.).
Ability to understand an entity’s organization structure, as well as when full KYC Onboarding is required versus streamlined KYC Onboarding is required.
Build strong working relationships and liaise with external dependents and internal groups such as Clients, Sales, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax and Operations, etc.