Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax and advisory services. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you can develop your skills, explore new opportunities and contribute from day one. Together, we grow, belong and impact.
About The Team
The Client Onboarding team sits at the heart of our firm's risk and compliance framework, supporting our service lines to onboard clients efficiently while meeting regulatory obligations. The team works collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, providing expert guidance on anti-money laundering, client due diligence, sanctions screening and risk management requirements.
About The Role
- Carry out client due diligence activities and collate supporting documentation for new and existing clients.
- Conduct sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons and adverse media screening checks.
- Support Risk Partners and engagement teams in assessing client risks and determining onboarding requirements.
- Apply a strong understanding of anti-money laundering, client due diligence and regulatory requirements across a range of client types and entities.
- Act as a point of contact for complex and escalated onboarding queries.
- Build effective relationships with client-facing teams and clients to obtain information and documentation required to progress onboarding activities.
- Ensure onboarding activities are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Take ownership of complex or higher-risk onboarding cases through to successful resolution.
- Support quality assurance reviews and ensure compliance with firm standards and regulatory obligations.
- Identify risks, issues and anomalies, escalating matters where appropriate.
- Produce management information and support reporting requirements.
- Act as a subject matter expert for designated service areas and share knowledge across the team.
- Support the onboarding and development of new team members through guidance and coaching.
- Contribute to workload management, team meetings and wider operational activities.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, quality and efficiency.
- Positively contribute to team culture, collaboration, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.
What Are We Looking For?
- Previous experience working within a client onboarding, anti-money laundering, risk or compliance environment.
- Experience conducting client due diligence and risk assessments.
- Experience managing complex cases and working with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting colleagues through coaching, training or knowledge sharing activities.
At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you cangrowyour skills,belongto a team that values your ideas, and make an impactthat matters.
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Senior Client Onboarding Executive in Birmingham employer: Forvis Mazars in the UK
Forvis Mazars is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and a collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the financial planning sector. With a strong focus on regulatory knowledge and governance, employees are empowered to make impactful decisions while benefiting from comprehensive training and growth opportunities. Located in the UK, the firm offers a dynamic environment where innovation meets compliance, ensuring that team members can thrive both personally and professionally.
