Client Onboarding Associate
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position Summary: To on-board both to the books of R.J. O’Brien Limited and R.J. O’Brien France S.A.S, as required.
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Full end-to-end preparation of client application packs for Compliance and Risk review. This requires a solid knowledge of applicable rules and regulations and of internal policies and procedures to collect the required client information and documentation.
- Forensic review of client KYC documentation in conjunction with regulatory rules, requirements and internal polices of anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing, know your client, client due diligence, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, fraud and tax evasion.
- Conducting an AML Risk Assessment on each client based on findings throughout the review.
- AML and adverse media screening of clients and their related parties on Refinitiv World Check One.
- Reviewing PEP and Adverse Media hits to highlight the AML concerns and creating a report on each and providing mitigating factors.
- Daily review of all screening alerts generated by Refinitiv World Check One.
- Execution of give-up agreements for give-up clients using Futures Industry Association (“FIA”) Docs.
- Liaising directly with clients and with front office staff to resolve account application questions and issues.
- Ensuring the creation and maintenance of accurate client information and static data on internal systems.
- Producing management information and ad-hoc reports for the Compliance department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Skills Required:
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in Account Opening/Onboarding;
- Familiarity of relevant industry rules and regulations.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal for assisting in client and internal requests.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills essential.
- Ability to be self-motivated, organised and to ensure work is completed in a timely manner with deadlines met.
- Able to adapt to a fast-changing environment and changing priorities.
- Good team player with a proactive attitude
- General and good understanding of Microsoft Windows desktop operating system and basic PC skills.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Investment & Asset Management
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Client Onboarding Associate roles across RJ O'Brien's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Investment & Asset Management.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,866 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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