KYB/KYC Analyst - Digital Assets

1w1 week ago

Keyrock

London, GB · Full-time · £60,000 – £90,000

About this role

Keyrock, a leading change-maker in the digital asset space since 2017, seeks an experienced KYC analyst for its compliance team to handle AML obligations. With over 180 team members from 42 nationalities, the company operates predominantly remote with hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore, and soon Paris. It trades on more than 80 exchanges and offers services like market making, options trading, and DeFi desks.

The role involves performing CDD/KYC on B2B client onboardings, remediation, and periodic reviews. Analysts conduct screening for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media, assess source of wealth and funds, and identify risks like geographic or reputational factors. They report suspicious transactions and communicate with clients and teams for documentation.

Join a diverse team of DeFi natives and PhDs that pioneers Rust for algorithmic trading and supports Web3 startups via an Accelerator Program. Keyrock injects liquidity into DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols while advancing research and governance. Regular online and offline hangouts keep the global crew connected.

At Keyrock, contribute to building the future of digital assets through innovative compliance in a rapidly expanding market maker. Identify process improvements for the end-to-end operating model and set up KYC files per AML/CFT policy. Grow with a company that upgrades ecosystems and champions industry progress.

Requirements

3-6 years in a similar role in a B2B Environment within Digital Assets
Excellent financial crime, KYC and CDD knowledge
Understanding of capital markets and banking systems
A relevant degree, preferably in law or business
A compliance qualification for example ACAMS or a Masters in a related field would be advantageous
Knowledge of the digital assets ecosystem and crypto currency regulation is a plus
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong attention to details

Responsibilities

Performing CDD/KYC on client onboardings, remediation and periodic reviews (B2B only)
Conducting screening checks to identify Sanctions, PEPs, and Adverse Media in relation to the entities and related parties
Assessing and reviewing the source of wealth and source of funds
Identifying the relevant risks (geographic, reputational, activity sector, token classification…), the potential red flags and determining the AML risk classification of each legal entity
Reporting on suspicious transactions
Communicating with clients and the commercial team to obtain information and documentation required to complete KYC/CDD reviews
Setting up the KYC files with the required information and documentation in accordance with the AML/CFT policy
Completing third party due diligence questionnaires (banking, custodian, business partners)