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Since 2015, we’ve empowered entrepreneurs with over £13 bn in funding, fuelling the creation of 56 000+ jobs and 34 000+ new homes across the UK and US. At OakNorth, we’re on a mission to help ambitious businesses thrive—and our Client Onboarding team is at the heart of that journey. This is more than just another job at a bank. It’s a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-impact organisation that’s known for challenging the status quo.
Responsibilities
* Conduct AML/CFT Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews and risk assessments for both new-to-bank and existing customers.
* Oversee the AML/CDD elements of Business Banking account setup, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
* Communicate and collaborate effectively with OakNorth customers and internal stakeholders to deliver Customer Delight.
* Manage customer expectations through clear, proactive communication, ensuring both speed of delivery and momentum are maintained.
* Operate in accordance with the Bank's Risk Management Framework and relevant compliance policies, escalating issues promptly to the line manager as required.
* Perform BAU (business-as-usual) and ad hoc administrative tasks to support team objectives.
Qualifications
* Experience working in the financial service sector (ideally in commercial lending or banking).
* Working knowledge of unpacking complex corporate structures with connections to non-transparent jurisdictions.
* Good understanding and experience of AML/KYC, CDD/EDD.
* Quick learner and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal and exemplary communication skills (written as well as verbal).
* Enjoys working in a team environment.
* Can prioritise and manage workflows and multi‑task.
* Resilience and the ability to work under pressure and to pressing deadlines/SLAs.
* Desire to go the extra mile to delight our customers.
Nice to Haves
* Advanced Excel knowledge.
* Working knowledge of AEOI & FSCS requirements.
* Experience working with private equity / real estate investment vehicles.
* Ability to understand financial statements.
Benefits & Perks
* Equity – we want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned.
* 25 days holiday.
* Personalised benefits – opt‑in to what matters to you.
* Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
* Wellbeing and social events.
* In‑house Barista Bar in London office.
* Support causes that matter to you – Volunteering time off.
* Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, nursery, gym, electric car scheme).
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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