Compliance Onboarding Analyst

FalconX•New York, NY

1d•$94,000 - $119,000•Remote

About The Position

The Onboarding & Compliance Analyst is responsible for executing the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle for high-value, complex client profiles, including institutional trading desks, corporate entities (KYB), and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). This role requires a sharp compliance mindset and strong risk-assessment skills to independently navigate intricate corporate structures, conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ensure total alignment with global AML/CFT regulations. As an Associate, you will act as a critical bridge between our commercial growth and risk mitigation, ensuring a seamless yet rigorous onboarding experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, or a related field.
2–4 years of direct experience in institutional KYC/KYB compliance, financial crime investigations, or risk management within fintech, banking, or digital assets.
Experience navigating modern compliance software and identity verification tools (e.g., Persona, Alloy, ComplyAdvantage, or similar tech stacks).
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to spot patterns, anomalies, and hidden risks in complex documentation.
Crisp verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts to non-compliance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

ACAMS, CKYCA, or progress toward a professional compliance certification.
Basic understanding of blockchain mechanics, wallet tracking, or experience onboarding digital asset/crypto-native clients.

Responsibilities

Independently manage and execute end-to-end KYB and KYC checks for complex corporate structures, multi-layered entities, trusts, and funds.
Perform thorough Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and entities in high-risk jurisdictions.
Identify regulatory red flags, transaction anomalies, or suspicious activities, and prepare comprehensive risk narratives to escalate to the Compliance Manager.
Actively identify operational bottlenecks in the onboarding pipeline and collaborate with the team to optimize compliance workflows and tools.
Serve as a trusted point of contact for Sales, Relationship Managers, and Account Executives to provide clear, actionable guidance on missing documentation and onboarding statuses.
Assist in onboarding and training junior analysts, serving as a primary resource for day-to-day procedural questions.
Maintain a deep, up-to-date understanding of local and international AML, CFT, and Sanctions (OFAC) regulations to ensure daily operations remain fully compliant.
Partner with the Compliance Manager to update internal checklists, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as regulations evolve.
Assist in gathering documentation and preparing files for internal audits, bank partner reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain flawless, audit-ready client records, ensuring absolute data confidentiality in line with global privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Help compile regular reports on onboarding volumes, turnaround times, and pass rates to assist leadership in capacity planning.