KYC Analyst

Jobgether; France; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus

Welcome bonus

Flexible remote work

25 days of annual leave

Learning and development budget

MacBook and home office budget

Team retreats

Premium platform access

Equity participation

International collaboration

Professional growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a meticulous KYC Analyst based in France to join a remote-first compliance team supporting a growing digital asset platform. You will oversee onboarding, perform due diligence, assess both individual and corporate customers, and screen against sanctions while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include enhanced due diligence, reviewing sources of funds, and maintaining up-to-date records in line with FATF guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business or equivalent KYC experience.
• Experience onboarding individual customers and reviewing identity documents.
• Experience with complex corporate KYB onboarding and UBO identification.
• Knowledge of AML/CTF principles including FATF recommendations.
• Experience with AML monitoring, sanctions screening, watchlists and PEPs.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Clear communication and collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.
• Discretion handling sensitive information; ability to manage multiple reviews.
• Interest in cryptocurrency and digital assets.
• Experience with transaction monitoring including on-chain activity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Customer onboarding and verification: conduct KYC and KYB checks for individuals and corporates, collecting and verifying documents.
• Source of funds and wealth assessments: review funds/wealth evidence, check consistency, flag discrepancies.
• Customer due diligence: perform risk assessments during onboarding to meet policies and regulations.
• Periodic account reviews: ensure records are up to date and complete; address missing information.
• Sanctions and watchlist screening: screen against sanctions lists and PEP databases; escalate matches.
• Enhanced due diligence: investigate high-risk customers with additional checks and documentation.
• IP address checks: analyze IP data for verification discrepancies and patterns.
• Research and risk investigation: investigate customer backgrounds and ownership structures.
• Stakeholder collaboration: obtain information from internal/external parties to close cases.
• AML compliance and monitoring: apply FATF-aligned AML/CTF principles in risk assessments.
• Process improvement: contribute to onboarding and risk assessment process enhancements.

Skills

KYC

KYB

AML/CTF

Research

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Risk assessment

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business or equivalent KYC experience

Tools

AML monitoring tools

Sanctions screening software

KYC databases

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a KYC Analyst based in France.

Join an innovative digital finance environment focused on making cryptocurrency investing more accessible, transparent, and secure. As a KYC Analyst, you will play a vital role in protecting users and maintaining regulatory compliance across a growing digital asset platform. You will oversee customer onboarding, conduct due diligence reviews, and assess individual and corporate accounts to identify potential financial crime risks. Working with sensitive documentation and risk indicators, you will help ensure that customer records meet applicable compliance standards and internal policies. The role combines investigative research, analytical thinking, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will also contribute to enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, and ongoing improvements to compliance processes in a rapidly evolving industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about financial crime prevention and interested in the future of cryptocurrency and digital asset management.

Accountabilities

• Customer onboarding and verification: Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks for individual and corporate customers, collecting and verifying identity documents, corporate records, and supporting documentation.
• Source of funds and source of wealth assessments: Review evidence relating to customers' sources of funds and wealth, evaluate the consistency of submitted information, and identify discrepancies or potential risk indicators.
• Customer due diligence: Perform risk assessments during onboarding and ensure that customer profiles meet internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Periodic account reviews: Review existing KYC and KYB records to confirm that documentation remains complete, accurate, and up to date, addressing missing information and inconsistencies as necessary.
• Sanctions and watchlist screening: Screen customers against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP) databases, and other relevant watchlists, escalating potential matches for further investigation.
• Enhanced due diligence: Investigate high-risk customers by reviewing additional documentation, conducting further checks, and documenting findings to support appropriate risk decisions.
• IP address and consistency checks: Analyze IP address information and investigate discrepancies, unusual patterns, or other indicators that may require additional verification.
• Research and risk investigation: Conduct thorough research into customer backgrounds, corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and other relevant information to identify potential compliance concerns.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work with internal teams and external parties to obtain supporting information, resolve verification issues, and ensure timely completion of due diligence procedures.
• AML compliance and monitoring: Apply relevant anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) principles, including applicable FATF recommendations, when assessing customer risk.
• Process improvement: Contribute to operational projects and initiatives that improve onboarding efficiency, documentation quality, risk assessment practices, and compliance workflows.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in KYC and compliance.
• Practical experience onboarding individual customers, including reviewing identity documents and assessing source of funds and source of wealth documentation.
• Ideally, hands-on experience with complex corporate KYB onboarding, including corporate structures, ownership arrangements, and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) identification.
• Knowledge of AML and CTF principles, including familiarity with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations and their application to customer due diligence.
• Experience with AML monitoring, sanctions screening, watchlist checks, and the identification and handling of politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to assess documentation critically, investigate discrepancies, recognize suspicious indicators, and make evidence-based risk assessments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring that customer records, verification results, and investigation findings are accurate and properly documented.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to obtain information and resolve complex cases.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive personal, financial, and corporate information.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to manage multiple reviews, prioritize cases, and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• A genuine interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the evolving digital asset industry.
• Experience with transaction monitoring, including conventional financial transactions and on-chain activity, is a valuable advantage.
• An interest in working in an international, remote-first environment where curiosity, openness, and collaboration are encouraged.

Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus: Eligibility for an annual BORG bonus, offering an opportunity to participate in the ecosystem's growth.
• Welcome bonus: A BORG welcome bonus as part of the onboarding experience.
• Flexible remote work: Work remotely with genuine flexibility, supporting autonomy and a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid time off: 25 days of annual leave, in addition to applicable local public holidays.
• Learning and development: Access to a dedicated learning budget to support professional development, training, and the expansion of your compliance expertise.
• Home office equipment: A MacBook and a home office budget to help you create a productive remote workspace.
• Team retreats: Opportunities to participate in team and company-wide retreats, connect with colleagues, and strengthen collaboration.
• Premium platform access: A SwissBorg Premium account, providing access to premium platform features.
• Equity participation: Access to virtual stock option plan (VSOP) share options, offering potential participation in long-term company value creation under the applicable plan terms.
• International collaboration: Work alongside colleagues in a distributed environment at the intersection of financial services, regulatory compliance, and digital assets.
• Professional growth: Develop expertise in KYC, KYB, AML, risk assessment, and cryptocurrency compliance within a rapidly evolving sector.
• Inclusive culture: Join a team that values diverse perspectives, openness, curiosity, and continuous improvement.