WHY WE EXIST
Money should move as easily as data.
It doesn't today. Technology is finally catching up to the need — customers expect instant, global, programmable money. HIFI exists to fix that. Our mission is to make money programmable by default, and to give developers and businesses the tools to move value at software speed.
We're rebuilding the financial plumbing of the internet from the ground up.
WELCOME TO THE HIFI NEW GRAD PROGRAM
This role is part of HIFI's New Grad Program — a structured 3-month contract designed to give early-career talent real ownership, real mentorship, and a real path to full-time employment. You won't be handed busywork. You'll be embedded in a team working on live infrastructure from day one, paired with a senior colleague who will support your growth, and evaluated for a full-time offer at the end of your contract.
We're not looking for someone who has all the answers. We're looking for someone who asks the right questions, moves with urgency, and raises the bar every week they're here.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Support KYC/KYB onboarding reviews: collecting and verifying customer documentation, flagging issues, and coordinating resolutions
Assist with BSA/AML transaction monitoring and alert review under the guidance of senior compliance staff
Research regulatory developments across key jurisdictions — US (FinCEN, OFAC, state MSB), EU, and emerging markets — and summarize findings clearly
Help maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal control documentation
Support preparation for audits, regulatory inquiries, and licensing processes by organizing materials and tracking action items
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Currently completing (expected graduation June 2026) or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Law (pre-law), Finance, Business, Political Science, Economics, Criminal Justice, or a related field — or equivalent demonstrated experience
Strong research and writing skills — you can read dense regulatory material and communicate it clearly to non-experts
High integrity and discretion — you understand the weight of the work and treat sensitive information accordingly
Methodical and detail-oriented — in compliance, errors have real legal and reputational consequences, and you take that seriously
Curious about financial regulation, policy, and how rules shape the infrastructure of global money movement
NICE TO HAVE
Internship or coursework in compliance, legal, financial regulation, risk management, or a related field
Foundational familiarity with AML, KYC, OFAC sanctions, or BSA concepts
Exposure to fintech, crypto regulation, stablecoin policy, or cross-border payment compliance
CAMS certification in progress or a demonstrated interest in pursuing compliance credentials
THE HIFI CODE
This is how we operate. Not aspirational — actual.
Ownership If you touch it, you own it.
Speed We bias toward motion.
Clarity Confusion is a signal to act.
Standards Quality matters always.
Truth We value directness without drama.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The expected salary range for this role is $60,000 - $76,000 USD. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
This role begins as a 3-month contract with a structured path to full-time employment upon successful completion. During the contract period, we offer commuter benefits ($250 travel stipend)
Must be within commutable distance from our New York office and able to work in person most days of the week
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
HIFI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that HiFi will process your personal information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Policy.
Top Skills
What We Do
HIFI is rethinking what a dollar can be. We are building a new set of technologies that will unlock new financial products that couldn’t exist before. Money becomes something you can program - with rules, behaviors, and logic embedded at the asset level.
Why Work With Us
We are a diverse team of technical builders who have designed and scaled some of the world’s most complex distributed payment systems - including Uber Payments, Mastercard, Visa, Block, Google, and Stanford Blockchain Research.
