Lead KYC Analyst

About the Client

Our client is a global financial technology firm redefining how money moves in the digital era. By building the infrastructure for instant, borderless, and secure value transfer, the company is enabling a new generation of financial innovation that bridges traditional finance with the digital asset economy. Its technology empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage blockchain-based payment and settlement solutions that are transparent, efficient, and scalable.

About the Team

The firm’s Compliance Operations group plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, safety, and regulatory readiness of its global financial ecosystem. The team operates across multiple jurisdictions and product lines, balancing growth and innovation with rigorous standards of compliance, transparency, and risk management. The culture is collaborative, forward-thinking, and driven by shared accountability and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Lead KYC Analyst will serve as a senior member of the global KYC Operations team, responsible for executing and enhancing customer due diligence processes across the full KYC lifecycle; from onboarding and periodic reviews to ongoing monitoring and offboarding. This individual will manage complex and high-risk institutional and High Net-Worth (HNW) customer cases, guide the development of KYC standards, and help strengthen the company’s overall financial crime controls framework as it scales internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex customer due diligence reviews, assessing risks related to money laundering, sanctions, and terrorist financing across a diverse customer base, including corporate and institutional clients.
• Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) for higher-risk entities and geographies, incorporating open-source intelligence, adverse media, and detailed ownership and business structure analysis.
• Support continuous customer monitoring by evaluating transactional activity, conducting file reviews, and coordinating counterparty compliance outreach.
• Partner with business, legal, and compliance stakeholders to ensure appropriate risk assessments, policy adherence, and onboarding decisions consistent with regulatory expectations.
• Draft clear and comprehensive written reports summarizing findings, rationale, and recommendations.
• Contribute to risk appetite assessments and make informed recommendations regarding account onboarding, maintenance, and offboarding decisions.
• Develop and implement standardized procedures for KYC quality control, documentation, and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with technology and product teams to enhance KYC systems, tools, and automation capabilities.
• Monitor KYC operational metrics to identify trends, drive efficiency, and strengthen overall program effectiveness.
• Stay current with evolving global regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to digital assets, fintech, and financial crime compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of AML/KYC experience, including at least 2 years working with digital assets, blockchain, or virtual currency platforms.
• Deep understanding of corporate onboarding, beneficial ownership structures, and specialized due diligence for complex financial entities.
• Strong investigative and analytical capabilities, with a structured approach to problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally across compliance, product, risk, and operations.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to distill complex findings for executive and regulatory audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CFE) preferred.
• Comfort operating in a remote, global team across multiple time zones.
• Familiarity with GSuite, Slack, and MacOS preferred.
• US Citizen or Green card holder (no sponsorship available)