Compliance Analyst

Rain

Compliance Analyst at Rain focusing on hands-on KYC and KYB onboarding. Supporting compliance quality through thorough review and risk analysis of onboarding applications.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in KYC and AML compliance, including transaction monitoring, beneficial ownership analysis, and SAR documentation. Proficient in utilizing screening tools and conducting enhanced due diligence in a fast-paced environment.

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KYC/KYB OnboardingAML InvestigationsSAR DocumentationTransaction Monitoring PlatformsCAMS Certification

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Hard Skills

Beneficial Ownership AnalysisDocument VerificationSource of Funds AssessmentSource of Wealth AssessmentBusiness Model ReviewAdverse Media ScreeningPEP ScreeningFinCEN SAR Filing RulesBSA/AML Program RequirementsBlockchain Analytics

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationAttention to DetailSelf-DirectedOwnership MentalityAbility to Manage Multiple Applications

Tools & Technologies

OFAC Screening ToolsTransaction Monitoring PlatformsBlockchain Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

FinTechPayments CompanyCrypto CompanyFinancial Crime TrendsFATF Typologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and disposition transaction monitoring alerts and KYC/KYB onboarding applications end to end - including customer profile review, document verification, beneficial ownership analysis, sanctions and PEP screening, adverse media assessment, and transactional activity analysis
Conduct enhanced due diligence on High Risk applicants - including source of funds and source of wealth assessment, business model review, and full beneficial ownership chain documentation
Make well-reasoned SAR recommendations - clearly articulating why activity is or is not suspicious and documenting your analysis in a manner that is complete and defensible to a regulator
Draft SAR narratives that meet FinCEN quality standards
Send RFIs to customers or partners where additional information is needed to resolve an alert or application and follow through to receipt and documentation of the response
Support periodic KYC refresh reviews on existing customers as part of the Company's ongoing due diligence program
Contribute to onboarding and investigation policy development - if you see a gap, flag it and propose a solution
Stay current on FinCEN advisories, FATF typologies, and emerging financial crime trends relevant to Rain's product set - including stablecoin, virtual asset, and agentic payment typologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 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 - comfortable making independent screening determinations and documenting your reasoning
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 where you manage multiple applications simultaneously without losing attention to detail
A do-er mentality - you are self-directed, take ownership of your queue, and do not wait to be told what to do next
CAMS certification or progress toward certification is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited time off
Flexible working
Easy to access benefits
Retirement goals
Equity plan
Rain Cards
Health and Wellness
Team summits