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Client Onboarding, Associate /Senior Associate (40-60k)

This role sits within the onboarding/KYC function and plays a critical part in managing client lifecycle processes, with a strong focus on client documentation accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end client onboarding for institutional clients, including asset managers, hedge funds, corporates, and financial institutions
  • Coordinate closely with Sales, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams across global regions
  • Ensure timely and accurate setup of client static data across internal systems
  • Review and validate client documentation in line with regulatory and internal policies (e.g., KYC, AML, CDD requirements)
  • Maintain and update static data records such as client profiles, settlement instructions (SSI), account hierarchies, and legal entity structures
  • Support remediation projects, periodic reviews, and data quality initiatives
  • Act as a point of contact for onboarding queries and resolve issues efficiently
  • Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance onboarding efficiency and control

Requirements

  • 3-8 years of experience in client onboarding / KYC / account opening / static data within banking or financial services
  • Strong understanding of institutional client onboarding in global markets (cash, derivatives, securities, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience managing static data (client reference data, SSI, account attributes, etc.)
  • Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML/KYC standards)
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong data governance mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple onboarding cases in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in Cantonese and English