Job

We are working with an Institutional Broker-Dealer who is looking for a KYC Specialist to build out their growing team.

Hamlyn Williams has partnered with a Chicago Based Broker-Dealer to build out their KYC, client onboarding function. The build-out will help the Broker-Dealer to achieve a number of strategic growth objectives and meet heightened regulatory standards given the current environment. We are currently recruiting a KYC Specialist to help with their compliance expansion in Chicago.

If you are a KYC Specialist with experience in institutional Broker-Dealers, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

What you'll be doing:

• On-board institutional clients and counterparties, including KYC initial onboarding and annual account maintenance
• Establish and maintain long-term working relationships directly with the Firm’s counterparties and clients
• Work directly with the counterparty to ensure all required documentation is received and disseminated
• Assist with the draft and maintenance of institutional client policies and account disclosures
• Liaise with internal compliance and legal teams to prepare and deliver documentation required to establish the relationship with the counterparties
• Work with the Firm’s trading teams to ensure awareness of the state of the onboarding process
• Maintain and update the Firm’s database of existing institutional clients and prospective clients
• Create and deliver summary reports to head traders and senior management
• Protect the confidentiality of all materials in accordance with the Firm’s internal policies and procedures

What they're looking for:

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience with a trading firm, bank, or other financial institution
• Experience with the KYC / compliance administration of an institutional client business
• Significant written and verbal experience facing institutional clients / counterparties
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Basic understanding of the financial markets and operations
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work and succeed independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Series 7 (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
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For more information contact Connor Duenas at Hamlyn Williams at c.duenas@hamlynwilliams.com

(646) 349-2806

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