Vice President, Client Onboarding & Operational Services

The Emerald Recruiting Group

  • Delaware
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    You’ll oversee all onboarding activities— KYC, BSA/AML, documentation, and account establishment —while driving efficiency, mitigating risk, and ensuring a seamless transition into ongoing relationship management. A leading commercial bank is seeking a Vice President, Client Onboarding & Operational Services to own and elevate the client experience from first introduction through account activation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDelaware

    Description

    A leading commercial bank is seeking a Vice President, Client Onboarding & Operational Services to own and elevate the client experience from first introduction through account activation. You’ll oversee all onboarding activities—KYC, BSA/AML, documentation, and account establishment—while driving efficiency, mitigating risk, and ensuring a seamless transition into ongoing relationship management.

    This is a hands-on leadership role that demands operational rigor, regulatory fluency, and a sharp focus on client satisfaction. You’ll be the connective tissue between relationship teams, compliance, and operations—ensuring every new client feels the precision and professionalism of a best-in-class institution.

    What You’ll Do

    • Lead the end-to-end client onboarding process, ensuring all operational and documentation requirements are met with accuracy and speed.

    • Oversee KYC, BSA/AML, and document validation in full compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

    • Partner with Relationship Management, Treasury, Credit, and Operations to deliver a cohesive, client-centered onboarding experience.

    • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce friction, enhance control, and strengthen compliance frameworks.

    • Monitor and manage risk exposure across the onboarding lifecycle, maintaining tight control over governance and procedures.

    • Establish and review performance reporting to track SLAs, quality metrics, and client satisfaction trends.

    • Serve as the primary liaison across departments, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively without compromising client experience or compliance integrity.

    What You Bring

    • Proven experience managing client onboarding and operational processes within commercial, private, or institutional banking.

    • Deep understanding of KYC, AML/BSA, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

    • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence decision-making.

    • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk management and control optimization.

    • Tech-savvy mindset with an interest in process automation, workflow design, and data-driven reporting.

    Why It’s Worth a Conversation

    • Lead a mission-critical function that defines the client experience and operational reputation of the firm.

    • Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation and execution.

    • Gain exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-level initiatives shaping the bank’s growth.

    • Competitive compensation, high visibility, and tangible impact.

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