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Institutional Client Management Associate

Tampa, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $19/hr

... new client onboarding * Aid in the retention of existing client relationships by applying the ... Institutional Client Services department Minimum Qualifications: * Completion of a four-year ...

Institutional Client Management Associate

Tampa, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $19/hr

... new client onboarding * Aid in the retention of existing client relationships by applying the ... Team or the Institutional Client Services department Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

... institutional clients such as hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, and family ... client onboarding experience. We Offer: The Base Salary Range for this role is $80,000-$110,000.

... Institutional Client Onboarding & Lifecycle ManagementLead KYC/CDD/EDD processes for:oInstitutional investors| fund managers| asset managers| pension fundsHandle complex structures:oMulti-layered ...

Client Operations Manager

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$145K - $155K/yr

Act as the central operational point of contact for institutional clients * Partner with Sales and Relationship Managers to support client servicing and onboarding * Lead and monitor client ...

Act as the central operational point of contact for institutional clients * Partner with Sales and Relationship Managers to support client servicing and onboarding * Lead and monitor client ...

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How much do institutional client onboarding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for institutional client onboarding in the United States is $25.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Institutional Client Onboarding vs Institutional Sales Associate?

AspectInstitutional Client OnboardingInstitutional Sales Associate
Primary FocusProcessing new client setups, compliance, and account activationGenerating sales, client relationship building, and product pitching
Required CredentialsKnowledge of compliance, financial regulations, and client documentationSales experience, financial product knowledge, and communication skills
Work EnvironmentBack-office, compliance, and client service teamsFront-office, client-facing, and sales teams
Industry UsageCommon in banking, asset management, and financial services

Institutional Client Onboarding primarily handles the setup and compliance for new institutional clients, ensuring smooth account activation. In contrast, an Institutional Sales Associate focuses on building client relationships and driving sales. Both roles require financial knowledge but differ in their core responsibilities and work environment.

Infographic showing various Institutional Client Onboarding job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 56% Full Time, and 41% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,969 per year, or $25.9 per hour.
Specialist, Client Onboarding/Transitions/Conversions/KYC II

Specialist, Client Onboarding/Transitions/Conversions/KYC II

BNY Mellon

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


BNY Mellon rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

97th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description
Specialist, Client Onboarding/Transitions/Conversions/KYC II
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We're seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Client Onboarding/Transitions/Conversions/KYC II to join our team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Under moderate direction, onboards clients, opens and closes accounts and handles transitions and conversions to the system.
  • Analyzes, reconciles and reviews incoming or outgoing data for accurate transition to platform. Obtains and reviews the appropriate documentation and reference data and ensures regulatory aspects of AML and KYC are completed prior to opening accounts.
  • Prepares clients for entering new accounts by explaining and articulating the level of documentation required, regulations, complexities in the market and market expectations.
  • Works directly with clients to open new accounts once due diligence on KYC and AML has been completed and works with client and internal parties around asset events.
  • Closes off accounts by first checking for any pending activity or balances remaining in the account.
  • Works directly with clients to access documentation requirements and reference data and may be responsible for onsite client support and training to assist with documentation, quality review and submission of documents.
  • Ensures application form is received, and tax documentation is received from the investor.
  • Leads project management activities for onboarding/transitions/conversions such as reporting, planning, issue / risk tracking, scheduling, effort estimation and tracking, and other project documentation preparation.
  • Ensures client receives all necessary training or conducts the training him/herself.
  • Communicates progress to team and escalate issues or potential project delays.
  • Supports conversion activities related to a mix of complex institutional client relationships requiring an in-depth understanding of custody and accounting processing activities.
  • Completes an accurate conversion of data on financial statements for daily, weekly, or monthly valuation clients.
  • Support and review control reports to effectively mitigate risks and resolve problems that arise during the conversion process.
  • Assists with coordinating firm-wide resources (product, technology, marketing, compliance, teams, etc.) to ensure client needs are being addressed.
  • Ensures onboarding/transition/conversion activities meet all compliance, legal and regulatory requirements.
  • May participate in UAT, on boarding and fault resolution.
  • Responsible for overall success of less complex or small transitions, ensuring client satisfaction through the monitoring of project quality and efficiency as well as the direct client experience.
  • Guides the client in appropriate platform applications and structure of their program/product offering.
  • No direct reports.
  • Provides guidance to less experienced colleagues as needed.
  • Allocates work to and monitors the work quality of others assigned to the client.
  • May have people management responsibilities in some geographies.
  • Responsible for standard clients and contributes to the achievement of team objectives.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
  • Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Advanced/graduate degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years of total work experience preferred.
  • Experience in securities, financial services or client-facing or project management roles preferred.
  • Applicable local/regional licenses or certifications as required by the business.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
BNY Newsroom
BNY LinkedIn
Here's a few of our recent awards:
  • America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
  • World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
  • "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
About Us
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
About the Team
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
Here's a few of our recent awards:
  • America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
  • World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
  • "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.
Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an "at will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of Dec. 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $46.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.4 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com . Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1784