Senior AML / KYC Onboarding Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior AML / KYC Onboarding Manager (Fintech): Leading and scaling the institutional customer onboarding function within a fast-growing fintech company with an accent on AML/KYC compliance and regulatory adherence. Focus on improving onboarding efficiency, automation, and customer experience in a regulated environment.

Location: Hybrid – 3+ days onsite in New York, NY

Salary: $150,000 – $165,000 base

Company

Fast-growing fintech operating at the intersection of blockchain, payments, and financial infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead and execute institutional customer onboarding, including reviewing escalations and managing customer RFIs.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure alignment with internal compliance policies and U.S. and global regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain risk-based onboarding policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement across onboarding workflows, focusing on faster timelines and improved customer experience.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to improve automation and enhance KYC tooling.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on AML/KYC and onboarding best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in AML/BSA/KYC compliance.
• Strong background in institutional customer onboarding within a regulated financial institution or fintech environment.
• Deep knowledge of AML regulations, sanctions compliance, and CDD / EDD requirements.
• Experience designing or owning onboarding policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• ACAMS, CFCS, or similar compliance certification.
• Background at well-known fintech or payments companies.
• Experience supporting high-growth or early-stage businesses.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary in the range of $150,000 – $165,000.
• Hybrid working model based in New York (minimum 3 days onsite).
• Opportunity to take on meaningful ownership of the institutional onboarding and AML/KYC function.
• Exposure to a high-growth fintech environment operating in regulated markets.
• Small team environment with clear accountability and autonomy.