Role: CONTRACTOR- Jr. Relationship Manager
Client: Investment Bank
Duration: 8-month contract
Location: New York, NY - Hybrid, 4 days on-site
Position Summary: The Junior Relationship Manager will support the USD Cash Clearing team in New York. The role supports Relationship Managers in the day-to-day management of financial institution clients, including client inquiries, onboarding and KYC, clearing activities, compliance and controls, and internal governance. The position will also act as back-up for Relationship Managers as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support Relationship Managers in the day-to-day coverage of financial institution clients and act as back-up as needed.
• Handle client inquiries and coordinate with Client Service and other internal teams on investigations, transaction status requests and audit confirmations.
• Coordinate account opening, including the collection of KYC documentation and preparation of account opening forms.
• Prepare client documentation related to pricing updates and maintain accurate client information in internal systems.
• Manage overdraft limit requests and periodic renewals in accordance with existing policies.
• Support Correspondent Banking Management on clearing services and optimization and automation initiatives.
• Support internal governance, including committee coordination, periodic client reviews, KYC renewals and required documentation.
• Prepare GTB Business Reviews for Relationship Manager review and contribute to FCB manual updates.
• Assist Compliance with client activity reviews, client file updates and matters related to payment activity, OFAC and BSA.
• Support internal and external regulatory and audit inquiries and related remediation activities.
• Assist with updates to procedures and policies applicable to GTB/BAN and perform relevant periodic controls.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed.
ProfileRequired Qualifications:
• Prior experience in banking, transaction banking, payments, or financial institution client coverage.
• Understanding of AML and Compliance procedures in a banking environment.
• Working knowledge of KYC requirements for financial institutions.
• Understanding of payment systems and banking/payment operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience with wire transfers or payment processing.
• Experience in correspondent banking, cash clearing, or USD payments.
• Experience supporting financial institution clients in a banking environment.
• Experience working with KYC, Compliance, or payment-related controls.
Skills Required
- Prior experience in banking, transaction banking, payments, or financial institution client coverage
- Understanding of AML and compliance procedures in a banking environment
- Working knowledge of KYC requirements for financial institutions
- Understanding of payment systems and banking or payment operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-oriented approach
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders
- Prior experience with wire transfers or payment processing
- Experience in correspondent banking, cash clearing, or USD payments
- Experience supporting financial institution clients in a banking environment
- Experience working with KYC, compliance, or payment-related controls
What We Do
SoHo Dragon is a full-service Software Application Development company that focuses on portals, document management, collaboration, business intelligence, CRM tools, cloud technology, and data. Much of the work done for our clients are based in the Microsoft Application stack of business tools. In addition to providing our clients with project-based services, SoHo Dragon Solutions also provides staff augmentation and direct placement services.
