Onboarding Specialist

A leading investment and lending firm is seeking an Onboarding Specialist to play a key role in identifying risk, completing due diligence, and ensuring smooth client integration across the business. Location Guernsey , Channel Islands Duties for this role include, but are not limited to: Managing the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle in line with internal policies and regulatory standards. Conducting Client Due Diligence (CDD), verifying identity, beneficial ownership, and supporting documentation. Assessing client and relationship risk through accurate and timely completion of RRAs. Advising colleagues on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies. Recommending and implementing enhanced due diligence procedures for higher-risk clients. Maintaining detailed records and audit trails, ensuring traceability and data integrity. Collaborating with internal teams to streamline processes and improve onboarding efficiency. Providing mentoring or guidance on CDD best practices and risk assessment methodology. Supporting process improvements and contributing to system enhancements. Skills / Qualifications The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in client onboarding, CDD, or compliance within a regulated financial services environment. They will have a sound understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and the ability to apply these proportionately within a commercial setting. For a senior-level appointment, ICA qualifications (preferably at Advanced level) would be advantageous. For those earlier in their career, an ICA Certificate in KYC or CDD-or a willingness to study toward one-is desirable. Strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential, as is the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.