Global KYB Onboarding Specialist

Pesa; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pesa is hiring a KYB Onboarding Specialist to review and onboard business customers, conduct KYB/KYC checks, verify corporate documents, and ensure AML compliance. You will collaborate with Sales, Compliance, and Operations to onboard efficiently while maintaining strong risk controls.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in KYB/KYC and are skilled at document verification, sanctions screening, and due diligence for international clients. This role supports global payments infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in KYB/KYC, onboarding, or compliance in fintech, banking, or financial services.
• Experience reviewing corporate structures and business documentation.
• Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening, and due diligence processes.
• Background reviewing AML policies and conducting risk assessments on high-risk businesses.

Responsibilities

• Client Onboarding and KYB Review and process new business account applications.
• Perform KYB and KYC checks on new and existing clients.
• Verify corporate documentation including certificates of incorporation, shareholder registers, and director information.
• Review third-party AML and Regulatory Documents.
• Identify and verify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and corporate ownership structures.
• Ensure onboarding procedures align with AML and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Perform initial due diligence and risk assessments on prospective clients.
• Escalate high-risk or unusual cases to the Compliance team where necessary.
• Maintain accurate client records and audit trails within internal systems.

Skills

KYB/KYC

Onboarding

AML screening

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Job description

Pesa is hiring a KYB Onboarding Specialist to review and onboard business customers, conduct KYB/KYC checks, verify corporate documents, and ensure AML compliance. You will collaborate with Sales, Compliance, and Operations to onboard efficiently while maintaining strong risk controls.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in KYB/KYC and are skilled at document verification, sanctions screening, and due diligence for international clients. This role supports global payments infrastructure.