Client Operations – Distribution Onboarding & Oversight (Contract)
📍 London
🕒 Full-time | On Site | 3–6 Month Contract (Immediate Start)
About the Role
A leading global asset management business is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its Client Operations team, focusing on international distribution onboarding and oversight.
This role sits within a globally distributed team responsible for supporting fund distribution activities and delivering a high standard of client service to institutional partners. You will play a key role in managing onboarding and lifecycle events for distribution partners across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end onboarding and lifecycle management of distribution partners
* Coordinate across internal teams including Sales, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations
* Lead complex onboarding cases involving multiple regions and stakeholders
* Ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements (including KYC/AML and due diligence) are met
* Act as a subject matter expert for onboarding processes and policies
* Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and support client-facing teams
* Track onboarding pipelines, manage documentation, and ensure timely execution
* Identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements to enhance client experience
* Prepare reporting materials and contribute to governance forums
* Escalate risks or issues appropriately to senior stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience in onboarding, due diligence, or client operations within asset management or financial services
* Solid understanding of AML, KYC, and regulatory requirements (essential)
* Commercial mindset with the ability to balance client experience and compliance
* Excellent project management and organisational skills
* Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
* Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
* Understanding of fund distribution and/or alternative investment vehicles is preferred
* Degree educated with relevant industry experience (c. 3–5+ years ideal, though flexibility for strong candidates)
Additional Information
* Immediate requirement based in the London office
* Small, collaborative global team environment
* Working hours: approx. 8:30am – 6:00pm
* Contract role with potential extension (no guarantee of permanent conversion)
* Rate: waiting confirmation from the client