CDD Operations Specialist — AML Onboarding & Risk

OKX; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Education subsidies

Team events

Wellness & meals

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

OKX is seeking an AML/KYB specialist to support compliance across customer onboarding. You will review KYB and AML documentation, request necessary CDD/EDD data, and ensure procedures align with policies.

Strong communication and attention to detail are essential as you collaborate with teams to manage risk. The role involves following up on requests, investigating matches against sanctions and PEP lists, and contributing to process improvements within the CDD function.

Qualifications

• Three lines: Completion of tertiary higher education such as Higher Diploma or Degree.
• Two+ years of AML and CDD/EDD review or KYC experience.
• Excellent communication and writing skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive reviews of incoming customer onboarding cases following KYB policy and risk assessments.
• Review KYB documents using validation tools and reputable sources to verify AML documentation.
• Request CDD/EDD documentation to ensure AML onboarding aligns with policies and procedures.
• Follow up on pending CDD/EDD requests and meet SLAs.
• Investigate matches from screening apps against sanctions, PEPs and adverse media; take appropriate actions.
• Provide management with updates on AML/CDD issues.
• Maintain high-quality service levels and escalate where appropriate.
• Support enhancement of the CDD function and update procedures.
• Manage specific projects as required.

Skills

AML knowledge

CDD/EDD review

KYC

English communication

Education

Tertiary higher education (Diploma/Degree)

Tools

Validation tools

Screening software

Job description

OKX is seeking an AML/KYB specialist to support compliance across customer onboarding. You will review KYB and AML documentation, request necessary CDD/EDD data, and ensure procedures align with policies.

Strong communication and attention to detail are essential as you collaborate with teams to manage risk. The role involves following up on requests, investigating matches against sanctions and PEP lists, and contributing to process improvements within the CDD function.