Institutional Compliance Onboarding Analyst

Job Title: Institutional Compliance Onboarding Analyst

Location: Remote (Must be based in EST timezone) | New York Hybrid Strongly Preferred Compensation: Competitive Salary + Equity + Benefits

The Opportunity

They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Institutional Compliance Onboarding Analyst to support the daily execution of their customer due diligence (CDD) and onboarding workflows. As the gateway to their financial ecosystem, this role is essential for ensuring that all institutional participants meet rigorous AML, KYC, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses the analytical rigor required to navigate complex corporate structures within the digital asset and fintech space.

Key Responsibilities

• Due Diligence Execution: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and due diligence reviews for new institutional clients.
• Entity Screening: Perform deep-dive background screening on legal entities, Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), and controlling parties across various global jurisdictions.
• Complex Analysis: Evaluate corporate documentation, ownership charts, proposed fund flows, and expected transactional activity to identify potential red flags.
• Reporting: Prepare clear, well-documented due diligence reports and provide formal onboarding recommendations to compliance leadership.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with internal teams to enhance automation and improve the efficiency of the onboarding tech stack.
• Risk Mitigation: Verify source of funds (SoF) and source of wealth (SoW) for high-risk institutional profiles to ensure full regulatory alignment.

About the Company

They are accelerating the global transition to blockchain-based financial services. Their mission is to build a global financial ecosystem that advances access, opportunity, and efficiency in the way the world transfers value. From their flagship stablecoin to their underlying infrastructure, they are rebuilding the layers of modern finance to be more inclusive and effective.

The team is comprised of industry veterans with deep roots in fintech and digital assets. They are looking for individuals who are passionate about the future of money and ready to tackle the compliance challenges of a new financial era.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2+ years of experience in AML/BSA/KYC compliance, specifically focused on onboarding or customer due diligence.
• Background: Prior experience working at a leading fintech or a high-growth startup is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving mindset with an ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.
• Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to draft formal reports and interact with institutional stakeholders.
• Certifications: ACAMS, CFCS, or similar professional certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Team: Join a small, mission-driven team that brings the discipline of high-performance finance to a fast-moving, crypto-native startup environment.
• Backing: Backed by world-class investors (details to be shared in the interview process).
• Compensation & Package: Competitive salary ($50K - $65K) + benefits.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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