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Associate – Compliance – KYC Onboarding

Associate – Compliance – KYC Onboarding

CompanyGemini
LocationSeattle, WA, USA, Miami, FL, USA, New York, NY, USA
Salary$82500 – $137500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree or international equivalent.
  • 2-5 years of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on AML/CTF compliance.
  • Strong understanding of KYC requirements and best practices.
  • Previous experience performing customer onboarding, including assessment of customer risk.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Track record of success and results, ideally in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.
  • Flexible mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist in various compliance functions as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform institutional and retail customer on-boarding using CDD and EDD research efforts and strategies as well as utilizing sound judgment and strong decision-making.
  • Draft and send RFIs directly to customers as needed.
  • Review issues escalated by external compliance personnel.
  • Identify potential red flags at onboarding and escalate as appropriate.
  • Work cross-functionally and globally with teams across the enterprise to address compliance related issues.
  • Facilitate customer requested account modifications.
  • Perform ad-hoc special projects as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree/certifications, e.g., JD, CAMS, CFE.
  • Working knowledge of digital asset trading and blockchain technology, including previous experience working with blockchain analytics tools.
  • Familiarity with building out Confluence pages.
  • Spanish and/or Portuguese language ability.
  • Comfort with an ever-changing regulatory landscape and fast-paced business environment.
  • Experience working with business and project management tools such as Looker and JIRA.