AML Compliance & Onboarding Specialist

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis seeks an analytical, detail-oriented AML Compliance Associate to join its Compliance team in New York. This role supports customer onboarding and ongoing due diligence in accordance with AML, CIP, CDD and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer information at onboarding, performing CIP/CDD reviews, validating identifications, researching AML/KYC questions, and flagging high‑risk cases for Enhanced Due Diligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of AML/KYC experience, preferably within a retail broker-dealer or financial services firm.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, CIP, and CDD requirements.
• Experience with onboarding and screening platforms such as World-Check and CLEAR.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer information during account onboarding.
• Perform CIP/CDD reviews, customer risk assessments, and ongoing due diligence.
• Validate identification, formation, beneficial ownership, and other customer documentation.
• Research and resolve AML/KYC questions and identity verification exceptions.
• Identify and bring red flags and high-risk customers requiring Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Conduct periodic and event-driven CDD refreshes.
• Review and disposition sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts.
• Maintain accurate CIP/CDD documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

World-Check

CLEAR

Job description

Phaxis seeks an analytical, detail-oriented AML Compliance Associate to join its Compliance team in New York. This role supports customer onboarding and ongoing due diligence in accordance with AML, CIP, CDD and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer information at onboarding, performing CIP/CDD reviews, validating identifications, researching AML/KYC questions, and flagging high‑risk cases for Enhanced Due Diligence.