Client Onboarding Lead

Lead and shape client onboarding and KYC frameworks for a growing global financial services organization.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Lead KYC and client onboarding operations and enhance the existing KYC frameworks. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry policies.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support business expansion and client growth initiatives.
• Oversee BAU processes while driving strategic projects, handling ad-hoc requests, and managing regulatory interactions.
• Ensure high standards in client onboarding, risk management, and operational efficiency.

Required skills

• Fluent proficiency both in Japanese and English is required.
• 5 + years of experience in KYC, client onboarding, and regulatory compliance related positions at global financial services firms.

Preferred skills

• Strong stakeholder management.
• Project leadership skills in financial services.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Team-oriented with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

About our client

A global financial services institution.