Role in brief
Swissborg seeks a KYC Analyst to ensure compliance in crypto wealth management. This remote role focuses on onboarding users and performing due diligence. Candidates with relevant degrees and a strong interest in crypto should apply.
About the role
Swissborg is dedicated to transforming crypto wealth management by enhancing accessibility and transparency. As a KYC Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to onboard individual and corporate users, ensuring compliance with KYC and KYB regulations through thorough documentation verification and risk assessments.
The role requires ongoing review of KYC/KYB records and involves screening users against sanctions and watchlists. You will collaborate with various teams to gather necessary information and contribute to process improvements, ensuring the integrity of customer onboarding in a rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
The listed salary range provides a competitive compensation for this role in the crypto industry.
Skills that matter here
- KYC: This role involves onboarding users by collecting and verifying KYC documentation.
- AML: Knowledge of AML regulations is crucial for ensuring compliance during user onboarding.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills are necessary for conducting risk assessments and investigations.
- Communication: Effective communication is essential for collaborating with internal teams and external parties.
- Research Skills: Research skills will be used to investigate high-risk users and verify documentation.
- Crypto Interest: A genuine interest in crypto is important for understanding the industry and its regulatory landscape.
Who this role suits
- Someone with a background in law, finance, or business who is detail-oriented.
- A proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving and conducting thorough investigations.
- An effective communicator who can engage with various stakeholders.
- A candidate who is adaptable and thrives in a remote and flexible working environment.
From the employer
- Onboard individual and corporate users (KYC and KYB) by collecting and verifying documentation, including source of funds and source of wealth, and carrying out risk assessments
- Periodically review KYC/KYB records to make sure they are complete and meet our due diligence standards
- Screen users against sanctions and watchlists, escalating potential matches for further review
- Run IP address consistency checks and investigate any mismatches or potential risks
- Investigate high-risk users and conduct enhanced due diligence, including reviewing additional documentation and carrying out further checks
- Work with internal teams and external parties to obtain the information we need
- Contribute to projects and process improvements as they arise
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related field or equivalent professional experience in KYC
- Ideally with hands-on knowledge of complex corporate (KYB) onboarding, including company structures and ultimate beneficial owners
- Clear and efficient communicator, comfortable working with internal and external parties
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Sound knowledge of and/or experience in working with FATF Recommendations (Anti-Money Laundering, Countering Terrorism Financing)
- Experience with AML monitoring and screening
- Including experience in handling PEP's
- Experience in transaction monitoring, both regular and on-chain is an advantage
- Must have an interest in crypto
- Good experience onboarding individual customers - reviewing all related documentation, including source of wealth documentation
- 🪙 Annual BORG bonus
- ⏰ Genuine remote and flexible working
- 🏖 25 days annual leave plus local bank holidays
- 📚 Learning and development budget
- 💻 MacBook and home office budget
- ✈ Team and company-wide retreats
- 📱 SwissBorg Premium account
- 💰 VSOP share options
- 🤗 BORG welcome bonus
Questions about this role
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote with flexible working arrangements.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience in KYC is required.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range is between $75,000 and $125,000.
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