Onboarding & Data Governance Assistant

Job Title:

Onboarding & Data Governance Assistant

Location:

UK

Final date to receive applications: 3 days ago - Be among the first 25 applicants

AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid‑market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.

The Onboarding & Data Governance Team plays a crucial group‑wide role within AAB's Operational Support Services team, ensuring a seamless integration of new clients into AAB's ecosystem and supporting our vital regulatory compliance. This position demands meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing the onboarding process, from initial AML and KYC checks to monitoring and supporting ongoing client due diligence and compliance aspects of client exits, all handled within our CRM system.

• Oversee end‑to‑end client onboarding process, ensuring adherence to established workflows.
• Maintain accurate client information in the CRM system.
• Conduct AML and KYC checks for new clients, including open‑source adverse media searches and verification using tools like Smart Search.
• Monitor changes in client ownership or control and update AML/KYC checks accordingly.
• Prepare and issue professional enquiry requests and follow up.
• Draft and issue engagement letters and extra service orders, manage signing process via CRM, and ensure documents stored in the Document Management System.
• Maintain up‑to‑date client data to integrate with systems such as Practice Engine.
• Manage client disengagement process, including issuing responses to professional enquiries, sending disengagement letters, and closing client accounts.
• Assist in various tasks and projects as required.
• Apply best practices: stay updated on AML/KYC regulations, use technology effectively, communicate clearly with clients and internal teams, continuously improve onboarding workflows, and ensure data integrity.

• Solid understanding of AML and KYC regulations.
• Familiarity with CRM, document management, and agreement management platforms.
• Willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in client onboarding or a related field, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Proactive problem‑solving approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of a professional services organisation is advantageous.
• Positive attitude and proactive mindset.

• Collaborative office setting with high standards of stakeholder/client service and compliance.
• Openness to ideas and suggestions to enhance efficiencies.

AAB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.

Salary:
Competitive