Compliance Senior Associate

Ondo Finance • New York, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

Ondo Finance is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Senior Associate to support its regulatory compliance program. The role spans e-communication surveillance, due diligence, risk assessments, regulatory examinations, and governance processes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in AML/BSA, KYC, and OFAC compliance within financial services and is comfortable working across a broad range of compliance functions in a fast-paced environment.

Ondo Finance develops decentralized finance technology and creates and manages tokenized funds. The company is fully remote, with team members across the U.S.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in KYC, AML, or compliance operations within financial services or fintech.
• Deep knowledge of AML/BSA regulatory requirements, risk-based customer due diligence, and OFAC sanctions compliance.
• Ability to analyze situations for compliance and business risk and implement effective solutions to address and mitigate that risk.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally and interact with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of prior financial services compliance experience within a Broker-Dealer (B/D) or Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Responsibilities

• Assist with e-communication archiving reviews to monitor and ensure adherence to firm policies.
• Provide input on and help complete Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly compliance checklists accurately and on time.
• Help maintain and update the Firm's compliance manual to reflect current policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments, annual reviews, and vendor reviews.
• Support responses and documentation requests related to regulatory inquiries, third-party examinations, and internal audits.
• Help maintain governance for relevant committees, including scheduling, preparing materials, and documenting meeting notes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including salary and future token rights and/or equity according to the employee's preferences.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Flexible vacation policy (PTO).
• Remote-first team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed