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KYC Analyst

Palo Alto, CAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$100,000–$135,000 /yrPosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • KYC
  • AML
  • CIP
  • CDD
  • sanctions screening
  • fraud operations
  • fintech
  • bank
  • OFAC
  • PEP alerts

Nice to have

  • analytical skills
  • high-volume queue

Role summary

We are hiring a KYC Analyst to join the X Money Compliance team on our US program. This role involves hands-on case work, including performing initial KYC and sanctions reviews, investigating complex cases, and reviewing quality decisions. The analyst will also contribute to procedure updates and support banking partners and regulators. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in KYC/AML, CIP/CDD, sanctions screening, or fraud operations at a fintech or bank, with preferred knowledge of CIP, OFAC, CDD, and EDD requirements, strong documentation skills, and comfort in a high-volume environment. CAMS certification is a plus.

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KYC ANALYST

We are hiring a KYC Analyst to join the X Money Compliance team on our US program. You will do hands-on case work. You will perform initial (first-line) KYC and sanctions reviews, investigate escalated or complex cases, do quality review of case decisions, and flag trends. You will also help with procedure updates and support requests from banking partners and regulators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform initial (first-line) KYC and sanctions reviews, and investigate escalated or complex cases
  • Resolve identity mismatches
  • Review and disposition OFAC sanctions and PEP alerts
  • Complete EDD and adverse media reviews on higher-risk customers
  • Complete KYB and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) checks on business customers
  • Document each decision clearly in the case record
  • Perform quality review of case decisions and flag trends to the KYC Program Manager
  • Support updates to KYC and sanctions procedures
  • Support requests from banking partners and regulators

    • BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1+ years of experience in KYC/AML, CIP/CDD, sanctions screening, or fraud operations at a fintech or bank

    • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Working knowledge of CIP, OFAC, CDD and EDD requirements.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong written documentation skills.
  • Comfortable working a high-volume queue
  • CAMS certification
  • Entry-level candidates with strong analytical skills are welcome

    • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

    $100,000 - $135,000 USD

    Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

    ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

    • SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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