Onboarding Analyst

Onboarding Analyst at Hercle

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About The Company

Hercle is a fast-growing, VC-backed fintech. Our mission is to accelerate the mainstream adoption of digital assets by delivering deep liquidity and efficient settlement, globally. We provide secure and seamless access to digital assets for financial institutions, fintechs, brokers, PSPs, and crypto-native platforms.

Working at Hercle

Being a technology-first fintech company, driven by young, passionate people, we value our employees as our greatest asset, giving them a lot of responsibility from the very start and all the support they need to make a difference, and grow together with the company. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness, inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge, intercrossing a wide range of top level expertise. Everyone at Hercle is a self-starter, outstanding professional who owns his/her tasks and schedule. As a member of the team, you are in charge to achieve your goals and fulfill your mission with the added support, network and knowledge of everyone else. So, as a result, the type of people that we consider as binding with our culture, are ones of deep personal growth motives, passion for collaborating on new, cutting edge ideas, and of course, highly intelligent and adaptive in their own sphere of knowledge and expertise, so as to have a mutual benefit and shared passion in between all team members.

About The Role

As an Onboarding Analyst, you’ll be at the front line of ensuring that our customers and counterparties meet Hercle’s standards for KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business). You’ll help us build trusted relationships from day one by making sure onboarding is smooth, compliant, and efficient. You’ll work closely with Compliance, Operations, and Business teams to maintain an onboarding experience that supports growth while managing financial crime and operational risks. Your work will directly influence how we scale our onboarding processes and keep them streamlined as the business evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and KYB checks for new and existing clients, ensuring documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with regulatory and internal standards.
• Conduct customer and counterparty risk assessments during onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Ensure onboarding data and documentation are correctly gathered, verified, and stored in line with internal procedures.
• Support the development and optimization of onboarding workflows and tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Identify and elevate red flags or unusual findings to the AML/Compliance team.
• Work with Compliance and Legal to make sure onboarding processes remain aligned with evolving AML/CFT and KYC/KYB requirements.
• Help refine internal policies, checklists, and procedures to improve both regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Act as a point of contact for onboarding-related questions across the company.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and system enhancements in the onboarding function.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of AML/CFT frameworks.
• Familiarity with KYC/KYB processes, customer due diligence (CDD), and regulatory expectations.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, analytical mindset.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Comfortable with productivity tools (Excel, Word) and quick at learning new onboarding platforms.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in onboarding, KYC/KYB, CDD, or EDD roles.
• Experience in payments, PSPs, or Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs).
• Familiarity with corporate structures, UBO identification, and risk scoring approaches.
• Experience working with onboarding tools or participating in system implementation projects.

Why Joining Hercle?

• Competitive salary.
• Career and personal growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape risk management strategies in a fast-growing scale-up.
• Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid).
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

If you're interested, feel free to reach out and send us your CV!

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