Compliance Associate

Rain

Compliance Associate ensuring transaction monitoring and case investigations at fintech startup Rain. Involved in alert review, SAR recommendations, and contributing to compliance program effectiveness.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $999,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in KYC and AML compliance, with a strong focus on transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence, and SAR documentation. Proficient in utilizing compliance tools and staying updated on financial crime trends and regulations.

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KYC ComplianceAML InvestigationsSAR DocumentationTransaction MonitoringBlockchain Analytics

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Hard Skills

KYC ReviewAML InvestigationSAR RecommendationsBeneficial Ownership AnalysisEntity Structure ReviewCorporate Document VerificationBSA/AML Program RequirementsFinCEN SAR Filing RulesAdverse Media ScreeningTransaction Monitoring Platforms

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationSelf-DirectedOwnership MentalityComfort in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

OFAC Screening ToolsPEP Screening ToolsBlockchain Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

FinTechPaymentsCryptoFinancial Crime TrendsFinCEN AdvisoriesFATF Typologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and disposition transaction monitoring alerts and KYC/KYB onboarding applications
Conduct enhanced due diligence on High Risk applicants
Make well-reasoned SAR recommendations
Draft SAR narratives that meet FinCEN quality standards
Send RFIs to customers or partners
Support periodic KYC refresh reviews on existing customers
Contribute to onboarding and investigation policy development
Stay current on FinCEN advisories, FATF typologies, and emerging financial crime trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5+ years of experience in a compliance, KYC, AML Investigations or onboarding role at a FinTech, payments company, or crypto company
Demonstrated experience reviewing KYB applications for business entities including beneficial ownership analysis, entity structure review, and corporate document verification
Experience with OFAC, PEP, and adverse media screening tools
Demonstrated experience conducting end-to-end AML investigations and preparing SAR-quality case documentation
Working knowledge of BSA/AML program requirements and FinCEN SAR filing rules
Experience with transaction monitoring platforms
Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools and on-chain transaction analysis
Strong written communication skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
A do-er mentality - self-directed, take ownership of your queue

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited time off
Flexible working
Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
100% company subsidized life insurance plan
401(k) with a 4% company match
Equity option plan
Stipend for creating a comfortable home atmosphere
Wellness spending card for gym memberships, fitness classes, etc.
Team and company offsites both domestically and internationally