KYC Analyst (Fintech)

Location: New York, NY; other location: Palo Alto, CA. The role supports a US program.

Base salary: $100,000–$135,000 USD per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

xAI is building a super-intelligence stack spanning Colossus supercomputers, Grok models, and applications including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X.

What you will do

• Perform first-line KYC and sanctions reviews and investigate escalated or complex cases.
• Resolve identity mismatches and disposition OFAC sanctions and PEP alerts.
• Complete EDD and adverse media reviews for higher-risk customers, plus KYB and UBO checks for business customers.
• Document case decisions clearly and perform quality reviews of case decisions.
• Flag trends to the KYC Program Manager and support KYC and sanctions procedure updates.
• Respond to requests from banking partners and regulators.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in KYC/AML, CIP/CDD, sanctions screening, or fraud operations at a fintech or bank.
• Working knowledge of CIP, OFAC, CDD, and EDD requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and written documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume queue.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• CAMS certification.
• Entry-level candidates with strong analytical skills are welcome.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a base salary, equity, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, discounts, and other perks.
• Equal opportunity employment.