Waystone is a leading provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to the asset management industry. Our Corporate Services team supports a broad range of structured finance, aviation, capital markets and special purpose vehicle (SPV) clients throughout their onboarding lifecycle.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Junior Associate to join our Corporate Services Onboarding team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in corporate administration, regulatory compliance and client onboarding within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The Junior Associate will support the onboarding of new Corporate Services clients and entities, ensuring all regulatory, compliance and operational requirements are met efficiently and accurately. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, legal counsel, banks and regulatory bodies to facilitate smooth onboarding and entity setup processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and respond to internal and external AML/KYC requests, ensuring timely collection and processing of required documentation.
- Coordinate the incorporation of SPVs and other corporate entities.
- Process and monitor Legal Entity Identifier applications and renewals.
- Complete Corporate Tax, VAT and other tax registrations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
- Assist with the opening of client bank accounts and liaise with banking partners throughout the account opening process.
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation within CRM and other internal systems.
- Manage onboarding data and ensure information is complete, accurate and readily accessible.
- Draft and review legal agreements and onboarding documentation.
- Prepare and update client onboarding trackers to facilitate smooth transition to operational teams.
- Liaise with clients, legal counsel, tax advisers and other third parties to obtain required onboarding information.
Essential
- Third-level qualification in Business, Finance, Law, Accounting or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
Desirable
- Previous experience within financial services, corporate services, fund administration, aviation finance or structured finance.
- Knowledge of AML/KYC requirements and client onboarding processes.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, or similar CRM systems and DocuSign.
- Understanding of corporate structures, SPVs and regulated entities.
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Client-focused with a professional approach.
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Strong commitment to accuracy, quality and regulatory compliance.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build a career within a global financial services organisation.
- Exposure to complex international corporate structures and transactions.
- Professional development and study support opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.