Client Onboarding - Investment Advisors/Funds Group - Associate

Mizuho Financial Group

NYC (1285)$77,000 - $105,000

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Job description:

Major 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 risk to the firm

Ability to prioritize onboarding cases to ensure completion prior to deadlines

Liaise with Front Office and clients directly

Adhere to internal audit requirements
Recommend and assist in requirements for efficiencies where needed

Ability to determine industry codes (for example SIC/Sector Codes)

Familiarity with Investment Advisor Public Disclosure and Edgar sites, along with necessary documentation (ie: RIA, QIB, 2111, AML Wolfsberg Questionnaire, Accelerated Onboarding Sheets & 151 Prime Broker Agreements).

Ability to understand an Investment Advisor’s organization structure, as well as, when full KYC Onboarding is required versus streamlined KYC Onboarding is required.
Liaise with internal groups such as Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax and Operations

Skills and Competencies:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Appropriate and confidential handling of client data Excellent communication skills

Ability to effectively manage and report on progress of requests

The expected base salary ranges from $77,000.00 - $105,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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