Compliance Associate (Onboarding)

Overview

Compliance Associate (Onboarding) at FalconX, a digital assets prime brokerage, responsible for KYB/KYC onboarding of institutional customers and supporting the global AML program.

What you'll do

• Ensure smooth and prompt onboarding of new prospective corporate/institutional customers (KYB/KYC) and conduct periodic refreshes in accordance with the Firm's global procedures while meeting local requirements.
• Perform Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence across multiple international jurisdictions, including US, EU, and APAC markets.
• Working with the Account Management team, review the onboarding of end users with Exchange partners, adhering to Exchange requirements and internal policies.
• Utilize AI, technology, and specialized platforms to conduct Customer Risk Assessments, Adverse Media screening, Sanctions screening, wallet screening, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and escalate complex issues to the Compliance Manager as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Institutional Coverage, Sales, Partnerships, and Account Management regarding customer onboarding status based in APAC, EU, and global regions.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready records of customer information and corporate legal documentation, providing real-time updates as needed.
• Provide KYB/KYC policy and procedure advisory to Sales and business units on documentation needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the creation of management information (MI) and metrics for regulatory and internal reporting purposes.
• Proactively seek process improvements and technological enhancements to boost onboarding productivity and operational efficiency.

What you'll need

• 4–8 years of direct experience in KYB/KYC onboarding, corporate due diligence, and general compliance operations within financial services, fintech, or digital assets.
• Proven experience dealing with multiple key international jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks, specifically US, EU, and APAC markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling institutional customers, complex corporate ownership structures (UBO identification), and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI).
• Excellent analytical skills, sound regulatory judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong team player, adaptable to shifting priorities, resilient under pressure, and proactive in driving tasks to completion.

Nice to have

• Hands-on knowledge or practical experience with Sumsub (or similar automated KYB/KYC identity verification platforms).
• Prior experience with or exposure to digital assets/cryptocurrency compliance.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.