Associate, Client Onboarding

Job Title: Client Onboarding (6 months fixed term contract)

Corporate Title: Associate

Division: International Wealth Management

Location: Singapore

SFID: 11370

Nomura Overview

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. For further information about Nomura, visit .

Department Overview

Nomura's International Wealth Management department offers unparalleled financial services and solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families globally. Our dedicated team of experts provides personalized advice and tailored strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and preserve their wealth. With a comprehensive range of investment products and a commitment to exceptional client service, we are proud to be a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the global financial landscape.

Role Description

The Client Onboarding will support the business in all aspects of business management including division policies and regulative requirements of International Wealth Management Division (IWM) regionally, and coordination of requirements with corporate functions like Risk & Credit Management, Operations, IT and Legal and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct support to RMs on KYC requirements for the purpose of client onboarding and rolling review, at times meeting with prospects/clients where necessary.
• Ensure relevant Compliance, KYC, Due Diligence, AML are abided by RMs.
• Leads & handle day-to-day business support & act as point of escalation for issues handling & inquiries from RMs in relation to client onboarding or rolling review matters.
• Liaison between front sales and Compliance/CDD team for client onboarding and rolling review requirements.
• Develop good knowledge on products and regulations, interpret new regulations alongside with compliance and recommend relevant process changes.
• Maintains & updates to IWM internal policy/forms/checklist to ensure relevancy & communicates updates on new or improvement on workflows.
• Support daily operations of BM, ensure service quality and consistency across front office.
• Participate in initiatives including major system upgrades, new products & regulatory related projects.
• Interacts extensively with FCC, Legal, Compliance, Operations & Risk units where required.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree from an accredited University
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a client onboarding function within wealth management or private banking
• Experienced in the client on-boarding processes of wealth clients which includes KYC, due diligence, and AML
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Meticulous and ability to multi-task
• Organised team player with good understanding of financial products and services
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nomura Competencies

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer