Client On-Boarding (Investment Banking)

Nomura

Jun 30

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Banking & Finance
London

Requirements

Key objectives critical to success:
Ability to manage high volume of requests and changing priorities, being flexible and dynamic in approach
Confident in communicating with internal and external clients and forging strong professional relationships
Ability to articulate key messages through all mediums and escalate potential risks in a timely manner
Strong client interaction and impeccable professional standards are key
Thorough understanding of the firm’s credit, legal and compliance requirements
Thorough understandings of the regulatory environment, ensuring clients are compliant as applicable
Ability to engage in BAU and strategic initiatives.
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
Proven experience within Client Onboarding Operations – minimum 4 years
Educated to degree level or in the absence of that have appropriate banking experience (5-10 years)
Knowledge of global markets and investment bank products and services: Fixed Income, Derivatives, Equities, M&A, Debt Capital Market, Leverage Finance etc.
Ability to navigate complex data and hierarchy structures
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written as well as presentation skills
Knowledge of ongoing regulatory demands (Dodd Frank, EMIR, SFTR, FATCA/CRS, UMR etc.)
Ability to work flexibly with changing priorities, experience in handling prioritisation with business and other stakeholders
Client oriented, with the ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally
A genuine interest in developing a thorough understanding of the business and of Nomura’s clients, as well as taking a very proactive approach to the task in hand
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills
A team player, possessing ability to build relationships and partnerships
Understand risk and control framework and be able to escalate effectively
Track record in process enhancement and improvement
Experience in handling large datasets and strong coding and programming skills, will be a benefit
Understanding of KYC and AML requirements will be highly beneficial
Nomura competencies
Trusted Partner:
Understand clients’ needs and issues, and respond with high-quality proposals
Acquire capabilities to perform one’s responsibilities and contribute to being a Trusted Partner
Entrepreneurial leadership
Produce new ideas that might challenge the status-quo or oneself
Teamwork:
Collaboration
Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilize it for improved results
Collaborate with members from relevant departments
Influence:
Contribute to the success of the organization both quantitatively and qualitatively, and act with awareness of the impact on others
Serve as role model and provide guidance to junior employees
Integrity:
Have a good understanding of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly

Responsibilities

Responsible for front to back Onboarding of new and existing clients
Client case management, including updates and query resolution
Confident in communicating with internal and external clients and forging strong professional relationships with broad range of stakeholders
Regular meetings with line management and Sales, ensuring they understand the status of a clients request within the onboarding lifecycle
Work closely with Regulatory teams to ensure limited impact to the business and clients in light of new regulatory initiatives.
Identify areas for improvement and remediation and contribute to process control design
On the job training will be provided by a team and management structure with years of industry experience and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage that experience to deliver quick results

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Client Onboarding Associate in Investment Banking?

The main responsibility of a Client Onboarding Associate in Investment Banking is to manage the front to back onboarding of new and existing clients, ensuring regulatory adherence and exceptional client service.

What skills and qualifications are required for a Client Onboarding role in Investment Banking?

Proven experience within Client Onboarding Operations, knowledge of global markets and investment bank products and services, excellent communication skills, understanding of regulatory demands, ability to work flexibly with changing priorities, and a strategic thinker with analytical skills are required for this role.

What are the key objectives critical to success in this Client Onboarding role?

The key objectives critical to success in this role include managing high volumes of requests and changing priorities, communicating effectively with internal and external clients, articulating key messages and escalating potential risks in a timely manner, maintaining strong professional relationships, understanding credit, legal, and compliance requirements, and engaging in BAU and strategic initiatives.

What are the Nomura competencies expected for a Client Onboarding Associate?

The Nomura competencies expected for a Client Onboarding Associate include being a Trusted Partner, displaying entrepreneurial leadership, working well in a team, influencing success within the organization, and acting with integrity and professional ethics.

Nomura

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1925

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.