KYC & AML Analyst: Sanctions & High-Risk Review

Maven Ventures; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounts and perks

Job summary

SpaceXSI is hiring a KYC Analyst to join the X Money Compliance team on our US program. You will perform initial (first-line) KYC and sanctions reviews, investigate escalated or complex cases, and help with procedure updates and regulator requests.

You will document each decision clearly in the case record, complete EDD and adverse media reviews on higher-risk customers, and support updates to KYC and sanctions procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in KYC/AML, CIP/CDD, sanctions screening, or fraud operations at a fintech or bank.
• Working knowledge of CIP, OFAC, CDD and EDD requirements.
• Detail-oriented, with strong written documentation skills.
• Comfortable working a high-volume queue.
• Entry-level candidates with strong analytical skills are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial (first-line) KYC and sanctions reviews, and investigate escalated or complex cases
• Resolve identity mismatches
• Review and disposition OFAC sanctions and PEP alerts
• Complete EDD and adverse media reviews on higher-risk customers
• Complete KYB and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) checks on business customers
• Document each decision clearly in the case record
• Perform quality review of case decisions and flag trends to the KYC Program Manager
• Support updates to KYC and sanctions procedures
• Support requests from banking partners and regulators

Skills

KYC/AML experience

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

High-volume queue handling

CAMS certification

Education

CAMS certification

Job description

SpaceXSI is hiring a KYC Analyst to join the X Money Compliance team on our US program. You will perform initial (first-line) KYC and sanctions reviews, investigate escalated or complex cases, and help with procedure updates and regulator requests.

You will document each decision clearly in the case record, complete EDD and adverse media reviews on higher-risk customers, and support updates to KYC and sanctions procedures.