Mizuho · 1 month ago
Client Onboarding
NYC (1285)
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $85K/yrMizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services. The Client Onboarding role involves managing onboarding processes, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while building strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
BankingFinancial ServicesImpact Investing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus
Company
Mizuho
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lara Grant
Chief of Staff, CTO
Mitch Billek
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
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