KYC Analyst (6-Month Contract Position)

KYC AnalystLocation: New York, NY (Downtown)Department: ComplianceAbout:A leading digital asset and blockchain-focused Financial Services Firm which providing institutional-grade trading, investment banking, asset management, and principal investment solutions within the cryptocurrency and digital asset ecosystem. The Firm serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals globally.Position Summary:The Firm is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated KYC Analyst to join their Compliance team in New York. This role will focus on performing daily KYC due diligence procedures for both institutional and high net-worth individual clients trading across a comprehensive cryptocurrency book.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performing KYC vetting procedures for various client risk levels as well as additional experience within client onboarding and regulatory compliance within institutional financial services, with crypto-related KYC experience considered a strong plus.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive KYC due diligence reviews for institutional and high-net-worth clients.Perform client onboarding, including identity verification, beneficial ownership analysis, and source of wealth/source of funds reviews.Assess and risk-rate clients in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.Review necessary documentation (e.g., formation documents, organizational charts, shareholder registers).Escalate high-risk clients and complex structures to Compliance leadership as appropriate.Perform ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of existing client accounts.Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure timely onboarding and regulatory adherence.Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready files in internal systems.Stay current on evolving AML/KYC regulations and crypto-specific compliance risks.Qualifications:3+ years of KYC vetting and due diligence experience required, preferably within an institutional financial services, investment banking, and/or capital markets trading environment.Experience conducting KYC due diligence for cryptocurrency clients and digital asset accounts is strongly recommended.Solid understanding of AML regulations, OFAC sanctions screening, and risk-based onboarding frameworks.Experience reviewing complex ownership structures and institutional client documentation.Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.Ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Bachelor’s degree required; CAMS or similar certification a plus.Preferred Experience:Prior experience at a cryptocurrency exchange, digital asset trading firm, fintech, or capital markets broker-dealer group.Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools and transaction monitoring platforms recommended.Exposure to global regulatory frameworks governing digital assets.