Senior-Middle KYC Analyst
Town of Poland, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, 14701, USA
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Compliance
Are you passionate about Fin Tech and ready to make a tangible impact in a dynamic company where your decisions shape the future? Altery could be the next chapter in your professional journey!
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior-Middle KYC Analyst to join our KYC/Onboarding team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in KYC processes, a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and experience working in a fast-paced fintech environment.
This role plays a key part in ensuring that our onboarding and ongoing review processes adhere to the highest standards of compliance, risk management, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for conducting complex due diligence reviews, supporting team members with expert guidance, and driving continuous improvement in KYC operations.
What you'll be doing- Perform KYC/CDD/EDD case analysis:
Conduct in-depth reviews of new and existing customers, assessing ownership structures, business models, and sources of wealth/funds. - Provide subject matter expertise:
Support and mentor junior analysts by sharing knowledge, offering feedback, and ensuring adherence to internal and regulatory standards. - Ensure compliance with regulations:
Maintain up-to-date understanding of AML, KYC, and financial crime regulations, ensuring all processes meet internal policy and external requirements. - Identify financial crime indicators:
Recognize and elevate potential red flags, sanctions exposure, and high-risk activities during onboarding and periodic reviews. - Support onboarding efficiency and quality:
Contribute to improving KYC procedures, tools, and review quality by identifying process gaps, proposing practical enhancements, and helping to implement best practices. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders:
Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to resolve complex cases and support regulatory readiness.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in KYC, CDD, or EDD roles, ideally within fintech, banking, or other regulated financial institutions.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry risks, and financial crime typologies across various sectors.
- Proven analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex information and make risk-based decisions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality outputs.
- Familiarity with KYC onboarding tools and screening systems (e.g., PEP, sanctions, and adverse media checks) relevant to customer onboarding processes.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Relevant professional qualifications or certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent) are highly welcomed.
- Team and our Product:
We are team players and we are passionate about our product and understand what we aim to achieve and the impact it will make. - Growth Opportunities:
You can influence and shape our story while advancing your career. - Flexibility:
We always listen to our people and can be flexible with arrangements. - Hybrid or Remote Working:
We don't expect you to be in the office every day. - Local Market Perks:
Enjoy insurance coverage, local perks, and beautiful offices.
We may not be perfect, but our strength lies in our resilience. Facing challenges with our expertise, positive attitude, and a supportive environment where everyone relies on one another gives us confidence in what we do. We empower our people to make decisions, explore, and experiment — micromanagement isn’t our style. We reward those who take on additional responsibilities and go the extra mile.
We are proud of how diverse and unique we are. We thrive on diverse views, love learning from one another, and believe that our differences fuel our curiosity
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