Account Services Associate
The Account Services Associate at Confidential Client plays a critical role in client onboarding by performing due diligence and ensuring compliance with AML and KYC regulations. This position involves collaborating with internal teams to facilitate smooth account openings, managing client documentation, and supporting operational excellence to deliver a superior customer experience within a global financial services environment.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Account Services Associate to support client onboarding and account processing within its retail business segment. This role focuses on KYC/AML review, document verification, and collaboration with Sales, Client Services, and Compliance to deliver a smooth onboarding experience. The position is based in Warren, NJ and includes a hybrid schedule (in-office required most days with limited remote flexibility).
What You’ll Do
- Perform due diligence on new account applications and supporting documents to verify identity, ownership and compliance.
- Execute KYC and AML review tasks and flag regulatory issues for escalation.
- Process corporate account applications and interpret corporate structures when applicable.
- Coordinate with internal teams to resolve processing issues and meet service-level targets for account openings.
- Identify documentation gaps and request additional information to support approvals.
- Keep management informed of trends, processing issues, and potential red flags.
- Support ad-hoc internal projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Fluency in Arabic (required).
- Experience in KYC, client onboarding, and AML processes.
- Comfortable working in Microsoft Windows and standard office applications.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- Clear verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Determined, adaptable, and a proactive team player.
Location & Schedule
- Work location: Warren, NJ (Confidential Client office).
- Hybrid schedule: in-office 4 days per week with up to 1 day remote (per team policy).
- Standard hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET.
- Applicants must be able to work the posted schedule in the specified location.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring salary: $21.00 per hour (~$45,000 annually). Final pay will be determined by education, experience, skills and internal equity.
- This role may be eligible for incentive compensation subject to performance and management recommendation.
- Confidential Client offers a range of benefits (medical, financial and other), depending on position and eligibility.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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