KYC Onboarding Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team. As a KYC Specialist working in the Compliance team, the individual will be responsible for performing end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) process within the stipulated timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-spectrum onboarding and periodic review KYC processes for both onboarding individual and corporate clients, including identity verification, screening, and risk assessments.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring in accordance with the Internal Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFT”) Policy.
• Consolidate and verify KYC documentation provided by Sales to assess the legitimacy and risk profile of customers, including source of funds/wealth.
• Monitor and manage KYC reviews for periodic and trigger events, ensuring timely updates and escalations where required.
• Actively communicate and corroborate with both external and internal stakeholders serving as the subject matter expert on KYC matters.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of internal KYC/AML procedures and controls.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree holder of business or finance discipline.
• 2–4 years of KYC/AML experience, ideally within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or crypto company.
• Experience working with Digital Payment Token (“DPT”) or virtual asset service providers (VASPs) is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound compliance judgments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• ACAMS, ICA, or similar AML/KYC certifications are advantageous