Compliance Onboarding Analyst

FalconX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance‑linked bonus

Equity

Job summary

FalconX seeks an Onboarding & Compliance Analyst to manage end‑to‑end onboarding for high‑value, complex profiles, including KYB/KYC for multi‑layer entities and trusts. You will perform EDD on high‑risk clients and ensure alignment with AML/CFT regulations, acting as a bridge between growth and risk management.

You will collaborate with Sales and Relationship Managers while optimizing onboarding workflows and mentoring junior analysts, ensuring audit readiness and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, or related field.
• 2–4 years of direct experience in institutional KYC/KYB compliance, financial crime investigations, or risk management within fintech, banking, or digital assets.
• Experience navigating modern compliance software and identity verification tools.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to spot risks in complex documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication to explain regulatory concepts to non‑compliance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end KYB/KYC checks for complex corporate structures, multi‑layer entities, trusts, and funds.
• Perform thorough EDD on high‑risk clients, PEPs, and entities in high‑risk jurisdictions.
• Identify red flags and prepare risk narratives to escalate to the Compliance Manager.
• Refine onboarding workflows and collaborate with the team to optimize compliance processes.
• Partner with Sales, Relationship Managers, and Account Executives for missing documentation and statuses.
• Assist in onboarding and training junior analysts as a primary resource.
• Maintain up‑to‑date regulatory alignment with AML/CFT and sanctions rules.
• Prepare files for internal audits, bank reviews, and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain audit‑ready client records and support capacity planning with metrics.

Skills

KYC/KYB compliance

Financial crime investigations

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, or a related field

Tools

Persona

Alloy

ComplyAdvantage

Job description

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting‑edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever‑evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Compliance Onboarding Analyst

The Onboarding & Compliance Analyst is responsible for executing the end‑to‑end onboarding lifecycle for high‑value, complex client profiles, including institutional trading desks, corporate entities (KYB), and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). This role requires a sharp compliance mindset and strong risk‑assessment skills to independently navigate intricate corporate structures, conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ensure total alignment with global AML/CFT regulations. As an associate, you will act as a critical bridge between our commercial growth and risk mitigation, ensuring a seamless yet rigorous onboarding experience.

Key Responsibilities

Complex Onboarding & EDD

• Entity Unwrapping: Independently manage and execute end‑to‑end KYB and KYC checks for complex corporate structures, multi‑layered entities, trusts, and funds.
• Advanced Risk Assessment: Perform thorough EDD on high-risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and entities in high-risk jurisdictions.
• Escalation & Resolution: Identify regulatory red flags, transaction anomalies, or suspicious activities, and prepare comprehensive risk narratives to escalate to the Compliance Manager.

Process Optimization & Collaboration

• Workflow Refinement: Actively identify operational bottlenecks in the onboarding pipeline and collaborate with the team to optimize compliance workflows and tools.
• Cross‑Functional Partnering: Serve as a trusted point of contact for Sales, Relationship Managers, and Account Executives to provide clear, actionable guidance on missing documentation and onboarding statuses.
• Peer Support: Assist in onboarding and training junior analysts, serving as a primary resource for day‑to‑day procedural questions.

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support

• Regulatory Alignment: Maintain a deep, up‑to‑date understanding of local and international AML, CFT, and Sanctions (OFAC) regulations to ensure daily operations remain fully compliant.
• Policy Contribution: Partner with the Compliance Manager to update internal checklists, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as regulations evolve.
• Audit Readiness: Assist in gathering documentation and preparing files for internal audits, bank partner reviews, and regulatory inspections.

Data Management & Reporting

• Data Integrity: Maintain flawless, audit‑ready client records, ensuring absolute data confidentiality in line with global privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA).
• Metrics Tracking: Help compile regular reports on onboarding volumes, turnaround times, and pass rates to assist leadership in capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of direct experience in institutional KYC/KYB compliance, financial crime investigations, or risk management within fintech, banking, or digital assets.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience navigating modern compliance software and identity verification tools (Persona, Alloy, ComplyAdvantage, or similar tech stacks).
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to spot patterns, anomalies, and hidden risks in complex documentation.
• Communication: Crisp verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts to non‑compliance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: ACAMS, CKYCA, or progress toward a professional compliance certification.
• Crypto/Web3 Exposure: Basic understanding of blockchain mechanics, wallet tracking, or experience onboarding digital asset/crypto‑native clients.

Compensation

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $94,000 to $119,000 in the New York City Area. This range is based on information at the time this post was generated. The role will also be eligible for additional forms of compensation such as a performance‑linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on location, skill set, experience, qualifications, and the level at which the candidate is hired.

Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences! As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [e-mail], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.