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Equals

Strategic Onboarding Manager

Equals

. Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence on financial institution customer applications, including documentation reviews, desktop reviews, and on-site visits .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Enhanced Due Diligence, KYC, and AML processes, with a strong focus on risk assessment and compliance within the financial services sector. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate complex financial crime risks to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Enhanced Due DiligenceRisk AssessmentKYC/AML ComplianceOnboarding ExperienceFinancial Crime Risk Analysis

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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentAnalytical SkillsDocumentation ReviewFinancial Model EvaluationClient OnboardingAML ControlsRisk Profile EvaluationSuitability AssessmentOperational Legitimacy VerificationAudit Trail Accuracy
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsDecision-Making AbilitiesCollaborative ApproachMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Onboarding Management SystemsCompliance Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
AML/KYC CertificationICA CertificationACAMS Certification
Industry Keywords
Financial InstitutionsPayments IndustryWhitelabelEMD AgentBIN SponsorshipHigh-Risk SectorsCryptocurrency SectorRegulatory RequirementsCustomer Due DiligenceOperational Legitimacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence on financial institution customer applications, including documentation reviews, desktop reviews, and on-site visits
  • Conduct high-level risk pre-assessments for prospective customers outside standard risk appetite criteria
  • Conduct suitability assessments for Whitelabel, EMD Agent, and BIN Sponsorship onboarding models
  • Present risk-based assessments and recommendations to the Head of Strategic Onboarding and Group Head of Onboarding
  • Attend customer meetings and site visits to verify business substance, operational legitimacy, and AML controls/processes
  • Support wider Onboarding teams throughout the customer onboarding journey
  • Advise commercial teams on complex clients and higher-risk sectors and jurisdictions
  • Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Compliance, Financial Crime, and first-line teams on new business opportunities
  • Attend industry expos and networking events with Sales teams
  • Mentor and support junior Onboarding colleagues
  • Contribute to Enhanced Due Diligence guidance, questionnaires, and acceptance criteria manuals
  • Deputise for the Head of Strategic Onboarding when required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong risk assessment and analytical skills, including evaluation of complex client structures, financial models, and risk profiles
  • In-depth knowledge of KYC, AML, EDD, and regulatory requirements, particularly for high-risk sectors, jurisdictions, and complex business models
  • Experience in complex client onboarding, including financial institutions
  • Ability to interpret financial crime risks and communicate them effectively to stakeholders
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Confidence leading client meetings and site visits and attending industry expos
  • Strong decision-making abilities for risk-based decisions
  • Collaborative approach with Compliance, Financial Crime, and Account Management teams
  • High accuracy in documentation, audit trails, and reporting
  • 3+ years of onboarding experience in the Payments industry, including financial institutions (preferred qualification)
  • Experience onboarding or overseeing EMD Agent and BIN Sponsorship customers (preferred qualification)
  • AML/KYC certification such as ICA or ACAMS is highly desirable
  • Experience with onboarding and compliance management systems (preferred qualification)
  • Experience onboarding cryptocurrency-sector customers (preferred qualification)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours
  • Hybrid working arrangement