Investment Advisors/Funds Group
Mizuho
New York, NY0–2 yrs7m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OnboardingAuditingTaxOperations
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations38%Tax6%Onboarding4%Auditing4%of 47 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Client Onboarding role within the Investment Advisors/Funds Group at Mizuho supports direct team management for all onboarding processes, handling daily onboarding requests across all divisions. This role involves end-to-end onboarding coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Support direct team manager for all onboarding processes.
- Manage daily onboarding requests for all divisions of Mizuho.
- End-to-end onboarding coordination.
- Compose KYC packages and perform due diligence on new clients based on risk rating, including FinCen requirements and Enhanced Due Diligence.
- Conduct OFAC and Negative News searches on clients and related parties to identify and assess potential risk to the firm.
- Prioritize onboarding cases to ensure completion prior to deadlines.
- Liaise with Front Office and clients directly.
- Adhere to internal audit requirements.
- Recommend and assist in requirements for efficiencies where needed.
- Determine industry codes (e.g., SIC/Sector Codes).
- Understand an Investment Advisor’s organization structure, including when full KYC Onboarding is required versus streamlined KYC Onboarding.
- Liaise with internal groups such as Legal, Compliance, Sanctions, Regulatory, Tax, and Operations.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Familiarity with Investment Advisor Public Disclosure and Edgar sites.
- Familiarity with necessary documentation (e.g., RIA, QIB, 2111, AML Wolfsberg Questionnaire, Accelerated Onboarding Sheets, 151 Prime Broker Agreements).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Appropriate and confidential handling of client data.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and report on progress of requests.
- In-office attendance is an essential function of this role, with a minimum requirement to be in the office 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days.