Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
KYC/ClientOnboardingAssociate(InstitutionalClients)
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“KYC / Client Onboarding Associate (Institutional Clients) at Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.. Skills: KYC onboarding, AML, regulatory requirements, due diligence, risk assessment. Support the direct team manager on all onboarding processes. Compose KYC packages”
What You'll Achieve.
onboard new institutional clients efficiently; Ensure timely account opening; Maintain ownership of onboarding experience and client satisfaction
Industry & Context.
judgment; problem‑solving skills; Resolve day‑to‑day onboarding issues and escalate as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Series 99, Prior KYC onboarding experience, regulatory and product knowledge, Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven, project management and multitasking skills, Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, Team‑oriented with a client‑first mindset, judgment and problem‑solving skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Experience working with Front Office, Ability to handle confidential client information appropriately
What You'll Do.
Support the direct team manager on all onboarding processes
perform due diligence on new clients based on risk rating
Conduct OFAC and negative news searches on clients and related parties
Review Dodd‑Frank regulatory information and determine sufficiency
Evaluate Investment Advisor organizational structures and determine full vs. streamlined KYC onboarding requirements
Ensure client packages adhere to internal audit standards and global policies
Liaise directly with Front Office and clients to collect and assess required AML and regulatory documentation
and Operations to ensure timely account opening
Identify and recommend process efficiencies
Prioritize onboarding cases to meet deadlines
Determine industry codes
Resolve day‑to‑day onboarding issues and escalate as required
Maintain ownership of onboarding experience and client satisfaction
Demonstrate awareness of business risk and accountability for issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners closely with Sales, Clients, Credit, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Operations; Liaise directly with Front Office and clients; Partner with Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax, and Operations
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
project management, multitasking skills, Prioritize onboarding cases to meet deadlines
Full Job Description
### **Job Summary** Support the direct team manager on all onboarding processes as part of the Institutional Onboarding pod. This role partners closely with Sales, Clients, Credit, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Operations to onboard new institutional clients efficiently and in accordance with AML and regulatory requirements. ### **Key Responsibilities** * 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 risk * Review Dodd‑Frank regulatory information and determine sufficiency based on regulatory requirements * Evaluate Investment Advisor organizational structures and determine full vs. streamlined KYC onboarding requirements * Ensure client packages adhere to internal audit standards and global policies * Liaise directly with Front Office and clients to collect and assess required AML and regulatory documentation * Partner with Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax, and Operations to ensure timely account opening * Identify and recommend process efficiencies * Prioritize onboarding cases to meet deadlines * Determine industry codes (e.g., SIC/Sector Codes) * Resolve day‑to‑day onboarding issues and escalate as required * Maintain ownership of onboarding experience and client satisfaction * Demonstrate strong awareness of business risk and accountability for issues ### **Required Qualifications & Skills** * Series 99 * Prior KYC onboarding experience * Strong regulatory and product knowledge * Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven * Strong project management and multitasking skills * Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment * Team‑oriented with a client‑first mindset * Strong judgment and problem‑solving skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Experience working with Front Office * Ability to handle confiden
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