Working with sensitive documentation and risk indicators, the KYC Analyst helps ensure that customer records meet applicable compliance standards and internal policies. This role combines investigative research, analytical thinking, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, and is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about financial crime prevention and interested in the future of cryptocurrency and digital asset management.
Responsibilities
Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks for individual and corporate customers, collecting and verifying identity documents, corporate records, and supporting documentation
Review evidence relating to customers' sources of funds and wealth, evaluate the consistency of submitted information, and identify discrepancies or potential risk indicators
Perform risk assessments during onboarding and ensure that customer profiles meet internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements
Review existing KYC and KYB records to confirm that documentation remains complete, accurate, and up to date, addressing missing information and inconsistencies as necessary
Screen customers against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP) databases, and other relevant watchlists, escalating potential matches for further investigation
Investigate high-risk customers by reviewing additional documentation, conducting further checks, and documenting findings to support appropriate risk decisions
Analyze IP address information and investigate discrepancies, unusual patterns, or other indicators that may require additional verification
Conduct thorough research into customer backgrounds, corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and other relevant information to identify potential compliance concerns
Work with internal teams and external parties to obtain supporting information, resolve verification issues, and ensure timely completion of due diligence procedures
Apply relevant anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) principles, including applicable FATF recommendations, when assessing customer risk
Contribute to operational projects and initiatives that improve onboarding efficiency, documentation quality, risk assessment practices, and compliance workflows
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in KYC and compliance
Practical experience onboarding individual customers, including reviewing identity documents and assessing source of funds and source of wealth documentation
Ideally, hands-on experience with complex corporate KYB onboarding, including corporate structures, ownership arrangements, and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) identification
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Knowledge of AML and CTF principles, including familiarity with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations and their application to customer due diligence
Experience with AML monitoring, sanctions screening, watchlist checks, and the identification and handling of politically exposed persons (PEPs)
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to assess documentation critically, investigate discrepancies, recognize suspicious indicators, and make evidence-based risk assessments
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring that customer records, verification results, and investigation findings are accurate and properly documented
Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to obtain information and resolve complex cases
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive personal, financial, and corporate information
A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to manage multiple reviews, prioritize cases, and contribute to continuous process improvement
A genuine interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the evolving digital asset industry
Nice to have:
Experience with transaction monitoring, including conventional financial transactions and on-chain activity, is a valuable advantage
An interest in working in an international, remote-first environment where curiosity, openness, and collaboration are encouraged
Benefits
Annual performance-related bonus: Eligibility for an annual BORG bonus, offering an opportunity to participate in the ecosystem's growth
Welcome bonus: A BORG welcome bonus as part of the onboarding experience
Flexible remote work: Work remotely with genuine flexibility, supporting autonomy and a healthy work-life balance
Paid time off: 25 days of annual leave, in addition to applicable local public holidays
Learning and development: Access to a dedicated learning budget to support professional development, training, and the expansion of your compliance expertise
Home office equipment: A MacBook and a home office budget to help you create a productive remote workspace
Team retreats: Opportunities to participate in team and company-wide retreats, connect with colleagues, and strengthen collaboration
Premium platform access: A SwissBorg Premium account, providing access to premium platform features
Equity participation: Access to virtual stock option plan (VSOP) share options, offering potential participation in long-term company value creation under the applicable plan terms
International collaboration: Work alongside colleagues in a distributed environment at the intersection of financial services, regulatory compliance, and digital assets
Professional growth: Develop expertise in KYC, KYB, AML, risk assessment, and cryptocurrency compliance within a rapidly evolving sector
Inclusive culture: Join a team that values diverse perspectives, openness, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Application Process
Your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements using an AI-powered matching process
A shortlist of top-fitting candidates is shared directly with the hiring company
The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by the hiring company's internal team
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