Global KYC & Due Diligence Specialist

Posted 3 Days Ago
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New York, NY
88K-110K Annually
Entry level
Blockchain • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3
The Role
The Global KYC & Due Diligence Specialist at Ripple is responsible for managing day-to-day requirements of BSA/AML/OFAC compliance programs, focusing on sanctions compliance. This includes customer and third-party screening against sanctions lists, conducting due diligence, and communicating findings to compliance management. The role involves drafting procedures and training related to sanctions rules and regulations, while coordinating with the operations director for control testing on compliance aspects.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is growing its Compliance team and seeks to hire an expert Specialist, Global KYC and Due Diligence. This position will be heavily passionate about carrying out the day-to-day requirements of Ripple’s BSA/AML/OFAC compliance programs, with an emphasis on sanctions compliance!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Carry out the day-to-day global KYC and due diligence needs of Ripple’s BSA/AML/OFAC compliance programs, with a special focus on sanctions compliance
  • Screen and disposition customers and third parties against OFAC and other sanctions lists, calling out cases as vital
  • Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), improved due diligence (EDD), and third party due diligence as needed
  • Clearly detail and communicate findings and recommendations in a timely manner to compliance management and/or other internal team members when appropriate
  • Work with the Director of BSA Operations to draft and update any associated procedures
  • Coordinate with the Director of BSA Operations to improve and deliver training modules related to sanctions rules and regulations
  • Under the direction of the Director of BSA Operations, perform control testing on due diligence related aspects of Ripple’s compliance programs

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Proven knowledge of AML/BSA/OFAC regulations, requirements, and tools
  • Comfortable performing independently in a team environment with minimal direction
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at the executive level
  • Attention to detail and a sense of curiosity
  • A CAMS certification a plus
  • FinTech or Crypto experience a plus

For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. 

NY Annual Base Salary Range

$88,000$110,000 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

  • The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
  • Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
  • In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
  • Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
  • We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
  • Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
  • Employee giving match
  • Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

  • R&R days so you can rest and recharge
  • Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
  • Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
  • Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
  • Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

 

Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.

The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
733 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain technology. By joining Ripple’s growing global network, financial institutions can process their customers’ payments anywhere in the world instantly, reliably and cost-effectively. Banks and payment providers can use the digital asset XRP to further reduce their costs and access new markets.

Founded in 2012, Ripple's vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today—an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only enterprise blockchain company today with products in commercial use. Ripple’s global payments network includes over 300 customers across 40+ countries and 
six continents.

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