Compliance Onboarding Analyst (Crypto)

TL;DR

Compliance Onboarding Analyst (Crypto): Managing end-to-end KYC and KYB onboarding for institutional trading desks, corporate entities, funds, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals with an accent on enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, and complex risk assessment. Focus on unwrapping layered ownership structures, identifying regulatory red flags, preparing escalation narratives, and improving compliance workflows for digital asset clients.

Location: New York City, NY, United States

Salary: $94,000–$119,000 base pay, plus performance-linked bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global provides institutional access to cryptocurrency markets through digital asset trading, liquidity, and related financial services.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end KYC and KYB checks for complex corporate structures, trusts, funds, institutional trading desks, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, politically exposed persons, and entities in high-risk jurisdictions.
• Identify regulatory red flags, transaction anomalies, and suspicious activity, then prepare risk narratives for escalation.
• Partner with Sales, Relationship Managers, and Account Executives to resolve documentation gaps and onboarding issues.
• Improve onboarding workflows, maintain operational metrics, and support analyst training.
• Prepare records for internal audits, bank partner reviews, and regulatory inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of direct experience in institutional KYC/KYB compliance, financial crime investigations, or risk management within fintech, banking, or digital assets.
• Experience with compliance software and identity verification tools such as Persona, Alloy, ComplyAdvantage, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail when reviewing complex documentation and identifying hidden risks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for explaining regulatory concepts to non-compliance stakeholders.
• Up-to-date knowledge of AML, CFT, sanctions, OFAC, GDPR, and CCPA requirements.

Nice to have

• ACAMS, CKYCA, or progress toward a professional compliance certification.
• Understanding of blockchain mechanics, wallet tracking, or experience onboarding digital asset and crypto-native clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace.
• Performance-linked bonus and equity eligibility.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.