Compliance Associate

RecruitBlock is partnering with a crypto intelligence platform that has seen rapid growth. With Seed and Series A fundraising rounds completed and nearly 2m subscribers this company has an exciting growth plan.

It’s now looking for a Compliance Associate, based in the New York tri-state, who will be responsible for ensuring operations adhere to stringent compliance standards, particularly in mitigating sanctions risks, responding to KYC and Transaction Monitoring (TM) alerts and conducting thorough investigations. You will work closely with the Head of Compliance and department managers to ensure compliance measures are embedded across the business. This role requires a passion for learning, adaptability to evolving responsibilities and a willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

This role will be New York tristate (NY, NJ, CT) based starting WFH but transitioning to hybrid at a future point in time.

🚀 Hiring Company – Leading crypto intelligence platform.

Leveraging proprietary AI to systematically analyse blockchain transactions and deliver comprehensive digital asset data and analytics.

👐🏽 What’s on offer?

·  Base salary $75,000 – $130,000 p.a.

·  Health benefits

·  Unlimited PTO

·  Other benefits

·  An innovative and forward-thinking environment and mission.

🧩 How will you spend your time at work?

· Conduct detailed reviews of customer onboarding documents to ensure compliance with KYC and customer due diligence (CDD) policies.

· Perform customer identity verification checks, assess documentation for completeness, accuracy, and legitimacy, and manage enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers.

· Assist in mitigating KYC alerts, ensuring prompt investigation and resolution.

· Support the evaluation of crypto tokens, assessing their risk profiles based on regulatory requirements and the business’s internal risk framework.

· Collaborate with internal teams to analyze the compliance implications of new digital assets being onboarded to the platform.

· Monitor and review customer transactions for unusual or suspicious activity in line with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.

· Mitigate TM alerts by conducting thorough investigations and escalating issues where necessary.

· Conduct sanctions screening and ensure compliance with all applicable sanctions regimes.

· Mitigate sanctions alerts, conducting investigations and escalating potential sanctions violations as needed.

· Collaborate with the Head of Compliance to refine sanctions screening and response processes.

· Work closely with the Head of Compliance and department managers to align compliance practices with business operations and strategic objectives.

· Contribute to the optimization of compliance tools and processes, enhancing efficiency in KYC, TM, and sanctions workflows.

· Conduct in-depth investigations into high-risk customer activities and transactions, documenting findings and reporting to senior compliance personnel.

· Maintain accurate records to ensure auditability and regulatory compliance across all aspects of the compliance program.

⭐ Here’s what you’ll bring to this Compliance Associate role in New York;

· Proven experience in a compliance, KYC or onboarding role, with experience in the crypto industry, start-ups, or fintech companies highly preferred.

· Proven ability to mitigate and investigate sanctions, KYC, and TM alerts is a strong plus.

· Passion for blockchain technology, crypto assets, and compliance, with a strong desire to learn and adapt.

· Excellent attention to detail and investigative skills, with the ability to handle complex issues efficiently.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-centric approach and ability to work across departments.

· Basic understanding of KYC, AML, CDD, and sanctions regulations relevant to crypto and fintech industries.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing responsibilities.

· Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on process improvement.

🤝 Interview process

·  Interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min).

·  Interview with Chief Compliance Officer (60 min).

👍🏾 Next steps

Reach your full potential in this Compliance Associate based in New York. You can apply for Compliance Associate by submitting your CV to our international recruiters.

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