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 role in a small team

Job summary

A leading crypto company in New York is seeking a KYC Analyst to enhance its compliance team. The role involves conducting KYC checks, verifying user information, and refining onboarding workflows to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in compliance, KYC/AML, or retail onboarding.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and KYC best practices.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Review and process retail KYC applications for customers.
• Conduct customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence.
• Maintain accurate records of KYC activities.

Skills

KYC/AML compliance

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

KYC/AML technology platforms

Identity verification tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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.

Role

We are seeking a KYC Analyst to join our compliance team and support the onboarding of retail users to the 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 elevate 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