KYC Analyst (UK)

Ontra, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first working policy

Twice yearly team offsites

Paid flexible time off

Parental leave

Retirement contributions

Phone and internet reimbursement

Learning and development resources

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Ontra, LLC is seeking a KYC Analyst to drive the seamless completion of Know Your Customer requests and oversee onboarding for new clients. The role focuses on building and organizing essential files and supporting documents while contributing to the launch of Ontra's KYC services in the EMEA region.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in KYC or paralegal roles, with prior experience at banks or private equity funds, and strong communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a KYC professional or paralegal.
• Prior KYC experience at a bank or a private equity fund.
• Ability to interface with customers and counterparties to collect information and ensure a smooth KYC experience.
• High attention to detail in completing a large volume of KYC requests with document collection and coordination.
• Maintains a polished, responsive external communication style representing the brand.

Responsibilities

• KYC Request Management: complete requests with questionnaires and supporting documents, coordinating with customers and counterparties.
• Customer Onboarding: gather and organize required files and precedents for new customers.
• KYC Service Launch: contribute to establishing Ontra's KYC services business in EMEA and drive growth.
• Customer Communication: engage in regular, clear communication in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

KYC

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

KYC processes

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

About Ontra
Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important.

Our Culture
Ontra is built for people who want real ownership from day one in a remote-first environment that’s built to support it. Our customers are sophisticated, and our work reflects that. AI is engrained in how we work, and curiosity about it is part of who we are.
Ontranauts are sharp, genuinely collaborative, and invested in each other's success. They are excellent at what they do and even better to work with. That combination is rare, and we don't take it for granted. Learn more about our values.

About the Role

Ontra is seeking a KYC Analyst,reporting to our Senior Manager of KYC, on our KYC Team.

We're looking for someone excited to drive the seamless completion of Know Your Customer (KYC) requests, facilitate smooth onboarding for new customers by organizing essential files, and play a vital role in growing our new KYC services business within EMEA.

If you have a strong background in KYC processes, exceptional organizational skills, and experience using PowerPoint to create detailed structure charts, we’d love to get to know you.

What You’ll Do

• KYC Request Management: Complete KYC requests by answering questionnaires, providing necessary supporting documents, and effectively communicating with customers and their counterparties.

• Customer Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process for new customers by gathering, organizing, and managing the required files and precedents.

• KYC Service Launch: Play a key role in establishing Ontra's new KYC services business in EMEA, contributing to its successful launch and growth.

• Customer Communication: Engage in customer interactions regularly, ensuring clear, efficient, and positive communication within a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of experience as a KYC professional or paralegal.

• Industry Experience: Prior KYC experience at a bank or a private equity fund.

• Customer Orientation: Ability to interface directly with customers and counterparties to collect information, answer questions, and ensure a smooth and responsive KYC experience.

• Attention to Detail: Skill in accurately completing a high volume of KYC requests, including document collection, questionnaire responses, and stakeholder coordination.

• Communication Skills: Maintains a high level of polish and responsiveness in external communications, representing the brand and commitment to service quality.

• Growth Potential: Relevant KYC or legal support experience with potential to grow into more strategic responsibilities.

Hiring Locations

We currently hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs.

United States

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington

APAC

Hong Kong

EMEA

United Kingdom

Benefits Snapshot

• Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London

• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration

• Paid flexible time off policy

• Paid parental leave and benefits

• Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country

• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement

• Company-sponsored learning and development resources, department budgets for professional development, and a robust onboarding program

• Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance

Travel

Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need.

Inclusivity

Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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