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Salary: USD 94,000 - 119,000 / annual
FalconX is a pioneering institutional crypto trading platform that bridges traditional finance and digital assets. The Compliance Onboarding Analyst is responsible for executing the complete onboarding lifecycle for high-value, complex client profiles including institutional trading desks, corporate entities, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs).
Key responsibilities include:
**Complex Onboarding & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)**
Independently manage end-to-end KYB and KYC checks for complex corporate structures, multi-layered entities, trusts, and funds. Perform thorough Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and entities in high-risk jurisdictions. Identify regulatory red flags, transaction anomalies, and suspicious activities, preparing comprehensive risk narratives for escalation to the Compliance Manager.
**Process Optimization & Collaboration**
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, providing clear guidance on missing documentation and onboarding statuses. Assist in onboarding and training junior analysts.
**Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support**
Maintain deep, up-to-date understanding of local and international AML, CFT, and Sanctions (OFAC) regulations. Partner with the Compliance Manager to update internal checklists, policies, and standard operating procedures as regulations evolve. Assist in gathering documentation and preparing files for internal audits, bank partner reviews, and regulatory inspections.
**Data Management & Reporting**
Maintain flawless, audit-ready client records with absolute data confidentiality in line with global privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA). Help compile regular reports on onboarding volumes, turnaround times, and pass rates to assist leadership in capacity planning.
**Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, or 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)
- Exceptional attention to detail with ability to spot patterns, anomalies, and hidden risks in complex documentation
- Crisp verbal and written communication skills, with ability to explain complex regulatory concepts to non-compliance stakeholders
**Preferred Qualifications**
- ACAMS, CKYCA, or progress toward professional compliance certification
- Basic understanding of blockchain mechanics, wallet tracking, or experience onboarding digital asset/crypto-native clients
