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Onboarding Associate

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An international banking and financial services organisation is seeking an Onboarding Associate to join its growing Dublin-based team. This role sits within the client onboarding function and plays a key part in ensuring the efficient and compliant onboarding of new clients across a range of financial products and services.

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end to end client onboarding processes for new and existing clients.
  • Review and validate Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and customer due diligence documentation.
  • Coordinate with front office, compliance, legal, and operations teams to ensure onboarding requirements are met.
  • Conduct client file reviews and perform quality checks to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory obligations.
  • Act as a key point of contact for onboarding queries, providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Track onboarding cases and ensure all deadlines and service level agreements are met.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Escalate risks, issues, or documentation deficiencies in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification.
  • Experience within client onboarding, KYC, AML, financial crime, operations, or related banking functions.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and customer due diligence standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience working within a banking or financial services environment would be highly advantageous.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous exposure to corporate, institutional, or investment banking clients.
  • Experience working with onboarding platforms and workflow management systems.
  • Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks and AML requirements.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a leading global financial institution.
  • Exposure to a broad range of banking products and international clients.
  • Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
  • Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Hybrid working model and competitive benefits package.

Interested candidates should possess a strong understanding of client onboarding and regulatory requirements, combined with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Compliance

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Dublin City Centre

Job Reference: 0AOEYI-DC6DBDEF

Date posted: 21 September 2026

Consultant: Ellen Conlon