Senior KYC / Onboarding Lead (Syndicated Loans)

We are seeking a Senior KYC / Onboarding Lead to support a leading financial services firm operating in the US syndicated loan market, a high-volume, time-critical environment where operational delays carry direct financial consequences.

This is a client-facing role requiring proven onboarding expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work at pace without compromising on quality or compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new client onboarding, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all onboarding deliverables within the demanding timelines of the syndicated loan market
• Provide end-to-end oversight of the onboarding process across multiple clients, in line with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Review and interpret client legal, financial, and entity documentation to support onboarding approvals
• Lead client-facing onboarding discussions, providing clear status updates and proactively managing risks or escalations before they impact deal timelines
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies within onboarding workflows and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements, recognising that in this market, workflow friction has a direct cost
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams (Operations, Legal, Compliance, Technology) to ensure seamless onboarding execution
• Provide day-to-day oversight, guidance, and quality assurance for a Junior Analyst supporting onboarding activities
• Rapidly develop expertise in internal systems, tools, and client-specific onboarding requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a KYC / Onboarding role within financial services, experience in syndicated loans, leveraged finance, or credit markets is strongly advantageous
• Familiarity with KYC constitutional documents and onboarding processes; ability to interpret complex legal and entity structures under time pressure
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of requests with fast turnaround, this role operates at a different pace to traditional alternatives onboarding
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively in a pressured environment
• Excellent communication skills, clear, concise, and confident when managing client expectations and internal stakeholders
• High attention to detail with an uncompromising focus on quality, even when working quickly
• Collaborative approach with both senior and junior team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred

Benefits

Length: 12-month contract

Salary: $32.50/h