Onboarding Specialist (with Compliance Knowledge)

Role Overview

We are looking for an Onboarding Specialist with strong compliance knowledge to manage corporate client onboarding end-to-end. This role requires a balance between regulatory rigor and business understanding, ensuring smooth onboarding while meeting all KYC/AML requirements.
Key Responsibilities

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Manage end-to-end onboarding of corporate clients

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Perform KYC, CDD, and UBO identification and verification

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Assess Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF), with focus on SOW

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Review company financials and supporting documentation

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Analyze bank statements to understand business activity and relationships

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Independently gather and verify information from registries and open sources

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Identify ownership structures and controlling persons

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Handle onboarding for different legal entities (LLC, JSC, LP, etc.)

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Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

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Collaborate with commercial teams to support client onboarding

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Escalate risks, inconsistencies, or suspicious cases

Requirements

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4+ years of experience in onboarding, KYC, or compliance

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Strong understanding of UBO, ownership structures, and control

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Experience working with corporate clients

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Familiarity with Georgian Public Registry and other verification tools

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Ability to analyze financial documents and bank statements

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Strong investigative and problem-solving skills

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Ability to work independently and take ownership

- Fluent English (mandatory)

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Good communication skills (client-facing + internal)

Nice to Have

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Experience in banking, fintech, or payments

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Knowledge of AML regulations and international standards

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Experience with complex or multi-layered company structures

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