Onboarding Associate
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.
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About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Compliance
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Dublin City Centre
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 0AOEYI-DC6DBDEF
Date posted: 21 September 2026
Consultant: Ellen Conlon
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