Summary

Based in our New York office with a hybrid schedule, this role sits at the heart of the client onboarding process, undertaking KYC reviews, client risk assessments, and periodic reviews for our U.S. based clients. You'll play a key role in delivering a seamless and compliant onboarding experience. Working with Compliance, Legal, and Business Development, you'll help ensure high-quality client interactions while upholding the company’s global standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Undertake KYC and CDD processes for new clients, including reviewing applications, verifying documentation, and conducting background screening (sanctions, PEPs, adverse media).
2. Perform client risk assessments and ensure onboarding decisions align with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
3. Process periodic KYC refreshes by reviewing and verifying updated client information and documentation.
4. Monitor existing clients for trigger events—such as sanctions alerts, adverse news, or ownership changes and initiate refreshes when required.
5. Maintain accurate logs and registers, including PEP tracking and ongoing due diligence records.
6. Support due diligence on exchanges, financial institutions, and other third-party partners. This includes reviewing documentation, coordinating information requests, and escalating issues as necessary.
7. Collaborate closely with Business Development, Compliance, and Legal to deliver a seamless and compliant client experience.
8. Maintain and update CRM records in coordination with Client Services and Business Development.
9. Respond to internal and external information requests and contribute to regular reporting as needed.

Your Profile:

1. At least 3 years of hands-on experience in KYC or client onboarding within financial services.
2. Knowledge with AML frameworks and regulatory requirements, including BSA, AML, and OFAC.
3. Experience conducting enhanced due diligence and working with screening tools such as ComplyAdvantage or World-Check.
4. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
5. High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
6. Experience in digital assets is a plus, but not required.
7. Professional certifications such as ACAMS or CFE are desirable.

What we offer:

1. The opportunity to work at one of the most prominent and well regarded players in the digital assets space alongside highly skilled and well regarded colleagues.
2. A collaborative and transparent company culture founded on Integrity, Innovation and Performance.
3. Competitive Salary with two discretionary bonus payments a year.
4. Benefits such as Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning, 30 days holiday and free lunches when in the office.
5. Hybrid working pattern in all of our offices from London, the US, Singapore, Zug and Malaga.
6. Regular Town Halls and offsites, team lunches and drinks.
7. A Corporate and Social Responsibility program as well as charity fundraising matching and volunteer days.
8. Immigration and relocation support where required.of

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communications Skills