ONCI · 10 hours ago
US Client Onboarding Manager Role
OakNorth is seeking a Client Onboarding Manager to support the onboarding of U.S. corporate lending clients as part of their US Expansion. This role involves managing AML Customer Due Diligence reviews, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with U.S. and UK AML regulations.
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Responsibilities
Undertaking AML Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews and customer risk assessments for new U.S. corporate lending clients
Managing the AML CDD component of U.S. commercial loan origination, ensuring onboarding aligns with lending timelines
Working collaboratively and side by side with the UK-based offshore onboarding team to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality AML/KYC onboarding for U.S. lending clients
Managing customer and stakeholder expectations through clear, effective communication, while maintaining momentum and delivery at pace
Ensuring onboarding of U.S. lending clients complies with: UK AML regulations (MLR 2017 and JMLSG Guidance) U.S. AML/BSA expectations, including FinCEN requirements and relevant CIP standards
Conducting and reviewing beneficial ownership and control structure analysis, including complex U.S /international corporate structures
Ensuring appropriate screening against sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media, including U.S.-specific considerations
Acting as an escalation point for high-risk U.S. clients and lending structures
Identifying opportunities to improve onboarding processes and drive efficiency
Supporting the Lending Lead with transformation and change initiatives, aligned to the bank’s strategic plan
Completing BAU and ad hoc administrative tasks as required
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in AML/KYC in client onboarding within a bank or regulated financial institution experience working with UK AML regulations (MLR 2017 and JMLSG Guidance) & U.S. AML/BSA expectations, including FinCEN requirements
Experience onboarding U.S. corporate or commercial clients, ideally in a lending or credit environment
Strong experience analysing complex corporate structures, including exposure to non-transparent jurisdictions such as trusts and offshore funds (e.g. BVI, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands)
Excellent understanding of AML/KYC requirements, including CDD and EDD
Familiarity with UK and U.S. sanctions regimes, including OFAC
Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, assess risk, and summarise findings clearly and concisely
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Proven ability to take ownership, prioritise effectively, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes
Comfortable working to deadlines and service-level expectations
Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
A collaborative team player with a strong customer-first mindset and a desire to go the extra mile
Company
ONCI
ONCI is a purpose-built commercial credit analysis platform that helps credit teams transform fragmented borrower data into strategic action and forward-looking control – giving them ownership of their data, metrics, and decisions.
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