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Role:  KYC Onboarding Analyst Team:    Client Services Location:   New York Level:   Analyst or Associate Type:   Permanent Wage: $50,000 - $100,000 per year About us: Founded in 2013, GSR is a leading market-making and programmatic trading company in the exciting and fast-evolving world of digital assets. With around 200 employees in 5 countries, we provide billions of dollars of liquidity to cryptocurrency protocols and exchanges on a daily basis. We build long-term relationships with cryptocurrency communities and traditional investors by offering exceptional service, expertise and trading capabilities tailored to their specific needs. Our team includes veteran finance and technology executives from Goldman Sachs, Two Sigma, and Citadel, among others.  Working at GSR is an opportunity to be deeply embedded in every major sector of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. About the role: Based in our New York office with a hybrid schedule, this role sits at the heart of the client onboarding process, undertaking KYC reviews, client risk assessments, and periodic reviews for our U.S. based clients. You'll play a key role in delivering a seamless and compliant onboarding experience. Working with Compliance, Legal, and Business Development, you'll help ensure high-quality client interactions while upholding the company’s global standards. Responsibilities:

Undertake KYC and CDD processes for new clients, including reviewing applications, verifying documentation, and conducting background screening (sanctions, PEPs, adverse media). Perform client risk assessments and ensure onboarding decisions align with internal policies and regulatory expectations. Process periodic KYC refreshes by reviewing and verifying updated client information and documentation. Monitor existing clients for trigger events—such as sanctions alerts, adverse news, or ownership changes and initiate refreshes when required. Maintain accurate logs and registers, including PEP tracking and ongoing due diligence records. Support due diligence on exchanges, financial institutions, and other third-party partners. This includes reviewing documentation, coordinating information requests, and escalating issues as necessary. Collaborate closely with Business Development, Compliance, and Legal to deliver a seamless and compliant client experience. Maintain and update CRM records in coordination with Client Services and Business Development. Respond to internal and external information requests and contribute to regular reporting as needed.

Your Profile:

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in KYC or client onboarding within financial services. Knowledge with AML frameworks and regulatory requirements, including BSA, AML, and OFAC. Experience conducting enhanced due diligence and working with screening tools such as ComplyAdvantage or World-Check. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment. High level of proficiency in written and spoken English. Experience in digital assets is a plus, but not required. Professional certifications such as ACAMS or CFE are desirable.

What we offer:

The opportunity to work at one of the most prominent and well regarded players in the digital assets space alongside highly skilled and well regarded colleagues. A collaborative and transparent company culture founded on Integrity, Innovation and Performance. Competitive Salary with two discretionary bonus payments a year. Benefits such as Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning, 30 days holiday and free lunches when in the office. Hybrid working pattern in all of our offices from London, the US, Singapore, Zug and Malaga. Regular Town Halls and offsites, team lunches and drinks. A Corporate and Social Responsibility program as well as charity fundraising matching and volunteer days. Immigration and relocation support where required.of

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement GSR is proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon any applicable legally protected characteristics such as race, religion, colour, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or age. We operate a meritocracy, all aspects of people engagement from the decision to hire or promote as well as our performance management process will be based on the business needs and individual merit, competence in the role. Learn more about us at www.gsr.io