Remote International AML & KYC Analyst

Aries.com; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aries.com seeks an International Accounts & AML Analyst to support the launch and ongoing operation of brokerage accounts for customers outside the United States. You will help design international onboarding and lead due diligence on non-U.S. individuals, entities and trusts, collaborating with Compliance, the AML Officer, Product, and Engineering.

In Ongoing Responsibilities, you will review non-U.S. account applications, perform enhanced due diligence, collect W-8 forms, review sanctions/PEP

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of AML or KYC experience at a broker-dealer, bank, or fintech.
• Direct experience onboarding non-U.S. customers, including legal entities.
• Demonstrated experience conducting enhanced due diligence.
• Working knowledge of OFAC requirements and high-risk jurisdiction controls.
• Ability to produce clear, examination-ready case documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review non-U.S. account applications, including foreign entities and trusts with foreign trustees.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence, including source of funds and source of wealth reviews.
• Collect and validate W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E documentation.
• Review and disposition sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts and prepare escalations for Compliance and the AML Officer, who retain final AML decision authority.
• Perform periodic reviews of higher risk accounts.

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Non-U.S. onboarding

Enhanced due diligence

OFAC knowledge

Clear examination-ready documentation

Education

CAMS or comparable certification

Job description

Aries.com seeks an International Accounts & AML Analyst to support the launch and ongoing operation of brokerage accounts for customers outside the United States. You will help design international onboarding and lead due diligence on non-U.S. individuals, entities and trusts, collaborating with Compliance, the AML Officer, Product, and Engineering.

In Ongoing Responsibilities, you will review non-U.S. account applications, perform enhanced due diligence, collect W-8 forms, review sanctions/PEP