Compliance Onboarding Analyst

New York City, NY · New York · USD 94,000-119,000 · 2-4 years experience · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

The Compliance Onboarding Analyst manages the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle for high-value institutional trading desks, corporate entities, and High Net Worth Individuals.
This role bridges commercial growth and risk mitigation by performing complex KYB/KYC checks and ensuring alignment with global AML/CFT regulations.

Independently manage and execute end-to-end KYB and KYC checks for complex corporate structures, multi-layered entities, trusts, and funds.
Perform thorough Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and entities in high-risk jurisdictions.
Identify regulatory red flags, transaction anomalies, or suspicious activities and prepare risk narratives for escalation.
Identify operational bottlenecks and collaborate to optimize compliance workflows and tools.
Serve as a point of contact for Sales, Relationship Managers, and Account Executives regarding onboarding statuses.
Assist in onboarding and training junior analysts.
Maintain understanding of local and international AML, CFT, and Sanctions (OFAC) regulations.
Partner with the Compliance Manager to update internal checklists, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Assist in gathering documentation for internal audits, bank partner reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain audit-ready client records and compile reports on onboarding volumes and turnaround times.

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 navigating modern compliance software and identity verification tools.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to spot patterns, anomalies, and hidden risks.
Crisp verbal and written communication skills.