KYC Compliance Associate

Anchorage Digital Jobs / US - Remote / Compliance

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Job Overview

At Anchorage Digital we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.

Founded in 2017, Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions. With the first federally chartered crypto bank in the US, Anchorage Digital offers institutions an unparalleled combination of secure custody, regulatory compliance, product breadth, and client service. We’re looking to diversify our team with people who are humble, creative, and eager to learn.

We are a remote friendly, global team, but provide the option of working in-office in San Francisco, New York City, Indianapolis, Sioux Falls, Porto, and Singapore.

The KYC Compliance Associate will play a key role in designing, enhancing, and implementing controls, policies, procedures, and training as it relates to the firm’s overall KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence program in addition to recommending client onboarding and off-boarding. They will also assist in leading responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries as a regulated digital bank. You'll be part of a team with members with diverse backgrounds who possess sound judgment, technical curiosity, and are passionate about collaboration.

As a KYC Compliance Associate, you will:

Review Client Identification Program (CIP)/Client Onboarding escalations and provide advice to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on prospective and existing clients to identify issues presenting potential legal, regulatory, sanctions or reputational risk, primarily utilizing publicly available data sources, vendor reports, and reviewing client documentation.
Manage document retention in accordance with applicable AML regulations and firm policies.
Update, draft, and implement applicable KYC/Client Onboarding policies and procedures.
Provide training to employees on KYC/Client Onboarding related topics.
Collaborate closely with client onboarding, technology, legal, and members of the Financial Crime Compliance teams including the BSA/AML Officer.

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

Prior experience in AML compliance, securities law, law enforcement, investigative or forensic accounting, or similar background
Knowledge of Institutional client industry
Knowledge of Client Onboarding and relevant regulations
Strong analytical, investigative, and risk assessment skills
Ability to prioritize demanding workflows, detailed-oriented, and well organized
Experience taking ownership, working independently, and yet still be team-oriented
Ability to adapt to new changes and new challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Effective interpersonal skills

Although not a requirement, bonus points if you have:

Good understanding of the securities industry and investment products, including all major asset classes, options, swaps, and futures
Prior experience includes integrating with KYC and Case Management vendors
Prior experience with conducting testing and providing feedback for Customer Risk Rating models
Been emotionally moved by the musical Hamilton! ;)

About Anchorage Digital: Who we are

The Anchorage Village, what we call our team, brings together the brightest minds from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to provide the building blocks that empower institutions to safely participate in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. As a diverse team of more than 300 members, we are united in one common goal: building the future of finance by providing the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy.

Anchorage Digital is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.

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