Institutional Compliance Onboarding Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

FalconX is seeking an Onboarding & Compliance Analyst to own end-to-end onboarding for complex institutional clients, including KYB/KYC and EDD. You will work closely with Sales and Relationship Managers to ensure timely, compliant onboarding while mitigating risk across global AML/CFT requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process optimization, and data integrity, with guidance from the Compliance Manager. NYC-based, competitive compensation and bonus eligibility are provided.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of direct experience in institutional KYC/KYB compliance, financial crime investigations, or risk management in fintech, banking, or digital assets.
• Experience using modern compliance software and identity verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end onboarding for high-value, complex client profiles including KYB/KYC for entities, trusts, and funds.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients and PEPs, and document risk narratives for escalation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Relationship Managers, and Account Executives to obtain missing documentation and monitor onboarding status.
• Maintain audit-ready client records and support internal/external audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Persona

Alloy

ComplyAdvantage

Job description

FalconX is seeking an Onboarding & Compliance Analyst to own end-to-end onboarding for complex institutional clients, including KYB/KYC and EDD. You will work closely with Sales and Relationship Managers to ensure timely, compliant onboarding while mitigating risk across global AML/CFT requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process optimization, and data integrity, with guidance from the Compliance Manager. NYC-based, competitive compensation and bonus eligibility are provided.