KYC Analyst – Ether.fi Cash Program

ether.fi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for growth

Impactful work

Job summary

A leading non-custodial staking protocol is seeking a KYC Analyst to join their compliance team. The role involves conducting KYC and due diligence checks, ensuring onboarding is efficient and compliant with regulations. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in KYC/AML at a fintech or crypto company. Join a mission-driven company at the forefront of DeFi with competitive compensation ranging from $90K to $120K and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in KYC/AML, compliance, or retail onboarding at a fintech, payments, or crypto company.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements, FATF standards, and KYC best practices for retail customers.
• Familiarity with KYC/AML technology platforms and identity verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and process retail KYC applications for Ether.fi Cash customers.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) where required.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all KYC activity.

Skills

KYC/AML compliance

Customer due diligence

Risk assessment

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Job description

Location

Cayman, Denver, New York

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Finance & Operations

Compensation

• US / Cayman $90K – $120K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

About Ether.fi

Ether.fi is a leading non-custodial liquid staking protocol and DeFi ecosystem. With products like eETH, weETH, Liquid Vaults, and Ether.fi Cash, we’re building the rails that connect decentralized finance to everyday financial products. Our vision is to give users a secure, transparent, and seamless way to stake, earn, and spend in crypto.

The Role

We are seeking a KYC Analyst to join our compliance team and support the onboarding of retail users to Ether.fi Cash program. You will be responsible for conducting KYC and customer due diligence checks, verifying applicant information, and ensuring onboarding is efficient, accurate, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with the Compliance Manager to refine workflows, ensure adherence to global AML/CTF standards, and deliver a smooth experience for users.

Responsibilities

• Review and process retail KYC applications for Ether.fi Cash customers, ensuring accurate collection and verification of identity documentation.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) where required, including PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening.
• Assess risk profiles of applicants and escalate high-risk cases to the Compliance Manager for review.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all KYC activity to meet audit and regulatory standards.
• Assist in refining and improving onboarding workflows to balance user experience with compliance requirements.
• Monitor ongoing activity and support periodic reviews of existing customers where required.
• Collaborate with product and operations teams to align compliance processes with business needs.
• Support the Compliance Manager with reporting, regulatory filings, and ad-hoc compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in KYC/AML, compliance, or retail onboarding at a fintech, payments, or crypto company.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements, FATF standards, and KYC best practices for retail customers.
• Familiarity with KYC/AML technology platforms, identity verification tools, and screening databases.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working with sensitive customer data.
• A proactive problem-solver with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Why Join Ether.fi

• Play a central role in building the compliance infrastructure for one of the most innovative crypto + payments programs in the market.
• Join a small, high-caliber team where you’ll have direct impact and ownership.
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth as Ether.fi expands globally.
• Be part of a mission-driven company at the forefront of DeFi, staking, and next-gen financial products.

Compensation Range: $90K - $120K