Modern Treasury

KYC/AML Compliance Analyst

Modern Treasury

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead the onboarding for a diverse range of domestic and international clients (Marketplaces, SMBs, Institutions).
  • Support the rollout of stablecoin transfer products by conducting blockchain-native due diligence.
  • Manage transaction monitoring alerts within Sardine, identifying suspicious patterns in cross-border payment flows and fiat-to-crypto on/off-ramps.
  • Utilize TRM Labs to screen wallets, trace funds, and mitigate exposure to high-risk or sanctioned virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
  • Design the workflow to allow for "Reliance" on third-party KYC, significantly reducing friction for our users.
  • Develop and own the "four-eyes" review process to ensure high standards of accuracy across all KYC files.
  • Collaborate with the BSA/AML Officer to transition manual workflows into the automated Persona orchestration layer and add on AI bots to the flow.
  • Contribute to the development of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and formal Issue Management protocols.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years in AML/KYC, specifically within Fintech or Payments.
  • Expertise in US, European (6AMLD), and LatAm (CNBV/BACEN-style) compliance requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with Persona, Sardine, and TRM Labs (or similar on-chain tools like Chainalysis/Elliptic).
  • A baseline understanding of stablecoins and liquidity transfers.
  • Demonstrated ability to create processes from scratch, not just follow existing ones.
  • A proactive work attitude and willingness to dive into details.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, CFE, CCI, or CRCM preferred.
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Hard Skills & Tools
AMLKYCtransaction monitoringdue diligenceprocess designrisk managementworkflow automationdata analysiscompliancestablecoin knowledge
Soft Skills
proactive work attitudeattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solvingprocess creation
Certifications
CAMSCFCSCFECCICRCM