Investment Onboarding Specialist
Location: Sea Point, Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Lead the full offshore onboarding process in a high-net-worth investment environment!
Is this you?
You thrive in a structured, highly regulated financial environment and have a keen eye for compliance. With a strong background in offshore onboarding, you understand the importance of KYC and AML requirements, and you can apply a risk-based approach when reviewing client documentation. You’re confident in liaising with high-net-worth individuals, investment managers, and compliance teams to ensure a seamless client experience. You enjoy problem-solving, mentoring junior staff, and taking ownership of complex client onboarding processes.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll be the key point of contact for high-net-worth clients, investors, and investment managers, ensuring the smooth onboarding process up to the point of fund investment. You’ll lead KYC and AML compliance processes, conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, and manage remediation projects and audits. In addition, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure all necessary documentation and approvals are secured, keeping records accurate and up to date. Your role will also involve improving onboarding processes, reducing risks, and increasing operational efficiency. Given the small office environment, you’ll also assist with general office management, including liaising with service providers and ensuring a well-maintained workspace.
Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is a leading boutique investment firm with a strong global presence, providing top-tier financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals. With a focus on compliance and regulatory excellence, they have built a reputation for integrity and professionalism. Their Cape Town office operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where employees are encouraged to take initiative, contribute ideas, and develop their careers. You’ll be fully office based in Sea Point, Cape Town.
What you’ll need
A relevant degree in law, finance or investments, is essential, along with at least 5 years of experience in offshore onboarding within the financial industry. Strong knowledge of KYC, AML, and regulatory compliance is crucial, and additional certifications in these areas will be advantageous. You should have excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong communication skills to interact with high-profile clients and stakeholders. You need to have your own reliable transport and only candidates currently residing in Cape Town can be considered.
What you’ll get
A competitive, market-related salary, along with the opportunity to work in a highly reputable investment firm. You’ll gain valuable experience working with high-net-worth clients and global financial structures while being part of a professional, supportive team. If you’re looking to advance your career in offshore compliance and onboarding, this is the perfect opportunity for you, you will get to create your own role here and really make an impact.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Claudette on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to c.dupreez@thetalentexperts.co.za
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