Onboarding Compliance Specialist (CDD/KYB)

Rho; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rho is seeking an Associate Compliance Officer to support onboarding compliance, handling day-to-day CDD and KYB work for new clients. You'll verify documentation, assess risks, and escalate issues to senior staff to maintain BSA/AML compliance while preserving onboarding velocity.

This full-time, onsite role suits those pursuing a career in fintech compliance within a mission-driven company. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, cross-functional collaboration with sales and operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in compliance, finance, banking, or a related operations role.
• Working understanding of BSA/AML, OFAC, and FinCEN requirements, including CDD and KYB concepts.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organization, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage a queue independently, prioritize across competing deadlines, and meet required service levels.
• Comfort working in compliance technology platforms and learning new systems quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to know when to elevate.

Responsibilities

• Support CDD and KYB onboarding processes per BSA/AML frameworks.
• Collect and verify client documentation (formation docs, ownership, beneficial ownership).
• Assist in risk assessments using established frameworks and checklists.
• Flag and elevate suspicious activity to senior staff.
• Coordinate with sales and operations to collect missing client information for onboarding.
• Maintain accurate onboarding records per team standards.
• Support periodic reviews of existing accounts and documentation.
• Prepare compliance reports and data pulls as directed by management.
• Update policies and maintain version-controlled records.
• Utilize compliance platforms to process onboarding tasks and input data.
• Follow onboarding policies and suggest process improvements.
• Participate in training to build fintech and banking regulatory knowledge.
• Take on other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field

Job description

Rho is seeking an Associate Compliance Officer to support onboarding compliance, handling day-to-day CDD and KYB work for new clients. You'll verify documentation, assess risks, and escalate issues to senior staff to maintain BSA/AML compliance while preserving onboarding velocity.

This full-time, onsite role suits those pursuing a career in fintech compliance within a mission-driven company. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, cross-functional collaboration with sales and operations,