Compliance Onboarding Analyst

About the role

FalconX is a team of operators, investors and builders focused on giving institutional access to crypto markets. The Onboarding & Compliance Analyst executes the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle for high-value, complex clients such as institutional trading desks, corporate entities (KYB) and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). The role calls for a sharp compliance mindset and strong risk assessment skills, acting as a bridge between commercial growth and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end KYB and KYC checks for complex corporate structures, multi-layered entities, trusts and funds
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, PEPs and entities in high-risk jurisdictions
• Identify regulatory red flags and suspicious activity, and prepare risk narratives to escalate to the Compliance Manager
• Optimize onboarding workflows and tools, and act as a point of contact for Sales, Relationship Managers and Account Executives
• Support junior analysts with onboarding and training
• Keep abreast of AML, CFT and sanctions (OFAC) regulations, help update checklists, policies and SOPs, and support audit readiness
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and track onboarding metrics such as volumes, turnaround times and pass rates

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in institutional KYC/KYB compliance, financial crime investigations or risk management in fintech, banking or digital assets
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset, with crisp verbal and written communication

Required skills

• Experience with modern compliance software and identity verification tools (e.g. Persona, Alloy, ComplyAdvantage)
• Preferred: ACAMS, CKYCA or progress toward a professional compliance certification
• Preferred: basic understanding of blockchain mechanics, wallet tracking or onboarding crypto-native clients

What we offer

• Expected base pay of $94,000 to $119,000 in the New York City area
• Possible performance-linked bonus, equity and a competitive benefits package