KYC Analyst

BlackPeek Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in virtual asset services in Dubai is seeking a Crypto KYC Analyst to support onboarding and due diligence for customers. This role involves evaluating risks, verifying identities, and ensuring compliance with global regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong KYC workflow knowledge, crypto asset understanding, and 2–7 years of relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a structured compliance environment focused on regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of KYC workflows including CDD, EDD, PEP, sanctions, and screening.
• Basic knowledge of crypto assets, wallets, block explorers, and on-chain risks.
• 2–7 years in KYC/AML roles.

Responsibilities

• Complete CDD/EDD for various crypto clients.
• Verify Source of Funds and Source of Wealth.
• Trace crypto wallet activity to detect suspicious patterns.
• Conduct PEP & Sanctions screening.
• Perform adverse media checks on fraud and cybercrime.
• Review flag alerts and escalate with rationale.
• Complete periodic KYC reviews.
• Update case management systems with accurate information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good judgement

Education

Crypto KYC certifications

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Job description

We are hiring a Crypto KYC Analyst to support onboarding and continuous due diligence for customers using virtual asset services. You will evaluate risk, verify identities, understand crypto activity, and ensure compliance with global regulations.

This role requires strong attention to detail, good judgement, and the ability to work within structured compliance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Complete CDD/EDD for retail, corporate, and high-risk crypto clients.
• Verify Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) — including wallet history, exchange activity, and fiat funding.
• Trace crypto wallet activity using blockchain analytics tools to detect suspicious patterns.
• Validate entity structures and map UBO layers for corporate onboarding.
• Conduct PEP & Sanctions screening for global restrictions.
• Perform adverse media checks on fraud, hacks, scams, and cybercrime.
• Review flag alerts and escalate any positive hits with clear rationale.
• Complete periodic KYC reviews based on customer risk tiers.
• Apply rules aligned with FATF, MiCA, FinCEN, and regional crypto regulatory guidelines.
• Provide clear written summaries for acceptance or escalation of clients.
• Update case management systems with complete, accurate information.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of KYC workflows including CDD, EDD, PEP, sanctions, and screening.
• Basic knowledge of crypto assets, wallets, block explorers, on-chain risks etc.
• 2–7 years in KYC/AML roles along with crypto KYC certifications.