EDD Specialist Legal & Compliance , NY

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.

Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third‑party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.

Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America’s best startup employers by Forbes.

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Rippling is seeking an Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Specialist to join our growing Financial Crime Compliance Team. This role combines operational investigations with second‑line compliance responsibilities. You will lead in‑depth EDD reviews of high‑risk customers, with a particular focus on customers operating in HR‑related industries, while also contributing to the ongoing build‑out and scaling of Rippling’s EDD program. The role focuses on strengthening EDD policies and procedures while partnering closely with Sales and Product teams to embed scalable risk controls into customer onboarding workflows and internal compliance tools—enabling faster, more confident deal execution and improved customer experience.

This role involves close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to identify and mitigate financial crime risks while continuously improving EDD processes. It’s an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact by supporting Rippling’s commitment to maintaining a strong and effective compliance program in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

• Conduct EDD reviews on high‑risk customers, analyzing ownership structures, adverse media, PEPs, and complex entities.
• Assess financial crime risks, including exposure to money laundering, sanctions, and fraud.
• Compile and maintain detailed risk profiles and documentation to meet AML/KYC standards.
• Support development and enhancement of Rippling’s EDD framework, including policies, procedures, and control documentation.
• Collaborate on the development of internal tools and automation that streamline EDD execution and improve data access and decision‑making.

• 3+ years of AML/KYC compliance experience, including 2+ years focused on Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) or high‑risk customer reviews.
• Experience conducting compliance investigations in first‑line and/or second‑line roles
• Experience working with multi‑jurisdictional AML requirements, particularly with the US and Canada.
• Strong understanding of financial crime typologies, regulatory obligations (e.g., BSA, FinCEN), and conducting risk assessments for complex entities.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• BA/BS degree required; professional certifications such as CFCS, CFE, or CAMS are a plus.

Rippling’s Financial Crime Team is a core function within the Compliance department, responsible for managing financial crime risk across Rippling’s global operations. The team brings together expertise across AML, KYC, and EDD to design and maintain scalable, forward‑looking compliance frameworks that protect the company and support sustainable growth.

The EDD team plays a critical role in this mission by leading customer due diligence efforts and strengthening Rippling’s broader financial crime prevention strategy through robust risk assessments, controls, and governance.

At Rippling, we view compliance as a strategic enabler rather than a constraint. We focus on building efficient, technology‑driven processes that safeguard the business while supporting innovation and scale. Join us to help shape and advance a modern compliance program at a rapidly growing, global company.