CONTRACTOR- Jr. Relationship Manager

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.

Profile

Required 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.