Financial Crime KYC/AML Analyst

Job description We are currently looking for a Financial Crime Analyst in the United States. This role sits at the core of a fast-moving fintech environment where protecting the integrity of financial flows is mission-critical. You will be responsible for monitoring transactions, reviewing compliance alerts, and helping safeguard customers and the platform from fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activity. Working within a high-growth financial crime team, you will gain hands-on exposure to BSA/AML operations, KYC due diligence, and regulatory reporting processes. This position offers a strong pathway for early-career professionals looking to deepen expertise in financial crime compliance within an innovative fintech setting. \The Financial Crime Analyst is responsible for reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, conducting customer due diligence, and supporting broader financial crime prevention efforts. This role ensures that potentially suspicious activity is accurately identified, escalated, and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Review and disposition transaction monitoring alerts, applying AML/BSA typologies to distinguish legitimate activity from suspicious behavior. Prepare clear and well-documented case narratives and escalate higher-risk cases for further review. Conduct KYC/CDD reviews for new and existing customers, including identity verification and risk assessment. Assist with quality assurance reviews and help identify process improvements for better detection and efficiency. This role requires early experience in financial crime, compliance, or fraud-related operations, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The ideal candidate is analytical, structured in their thinking, and comfortable handling incomplete or complex data sets. 1-2 years of experience in BSA/AML, fraud operations, compliance, or related financial crime functions (including internships or co-ops). Working knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements and BSA/AML regulatory obligations. Comfort working with ambiguity and applying judgment to risk-based decisions. Experience with transaction monitoring tools or exposure to fintech/payments environments is a plus. Opportunity to work in a high-growth fintech environment focused on real financial crime risk. Exposure to end-to-end BSA/AML and KYC programs with direct learning from senior experts. Career development support, including training and assistance with compliance certifications (e.g., High-impact, mission-driven work with visibility into program design and operations. Equity opportunities and long-term growth potential within a scaling organization. \We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements.

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