Remote High-Risk Trader AML/EDD Onboarding Specialist

Topstep; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Seven holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

Topstep, a financial trading and onboarding services company, is seeking an AML/KYC analyst to review Tier-2 identity verification escalations, including synthetic identities and document tampering.

You will perform Enhanced Due Diligence on elevated-risk traders, collect and evaluate financial documents, and compile structured case files. This remote-first role emphasizes clear case narratives and collaboration with compliance teams to escalate complex scenarios.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of AML/KYC/EDD or fraud operations experience.
• Working knowledge of identity verification platforms and screening databases.
• Strong written communication; ability to author concise case narratives.

Responsibilities

• Review Tier-2 identity verification escalations, including suspected synthetic identities and document tampering.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence on elevated-risk traders, collecting and evaluating financial documentation.
• Compile structured case files and escalate complex scenarios to senior analysts and compliance teams.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Due diligence

Documentation review

Job description

Topstep, a financial trading and onboarding services company, is seeking an AML/KYC analyst to review Tier-2 identity verification escalations, including synthetic identities and document tampering.

You will perform Enhanced Due Diligence on elevated-risk traders, collect and evaluate financial documents, and compile structured case files. This remote-first role emphasizes clear case narratives and collaboration with compliance teams to escalate complex scenarios.