Interim Senior Client Onboarding Executive - FinTech

We're working with a rapidly growing financial services group in the search for an experienced Institutional Client Onboarding / KYC professional to join on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will come from an FX, banking, fintech, or crypto background and be confident managing complex corporate onboarding, UBO analysis, and multi-jurisdiction KYC reviews with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for institutional and corporate clients across multiple jurisdictions
• Conduct KYC/KYB and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on complex entity structures including funds, trusts, SPVs, foundations, and charities
• Review and verify UBOs, ownership structures, source of funds, and supporting documentation
• Work closely with Compliance teams to assess and escalate high-risk cases where required
• Liaise directly with institutional clients to obtain outstanding documentation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready KYC records in line with internal and regulatory standards
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Sales, Client Success, and Compliance teams to ensure efficient onboarding workflows
• Support onboarding process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives

Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience within institutional onboarding, corporate KYC, AML, or crime operations
• Previous experience within FX, banking, fintech, payments, trading, or crypto environments preferred
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, UBO, and EDD requirements within regulated financial services
• Familiarity with KYC/AML systems such as ComplyAdvantage, Trulioo, or similar platforms
• ICA, CAMS, or related compliance certifications beneficial but not essential

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.