KYB/KYC Analyst - Digital Assets (Victoria)

About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, also soon to be Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

What we are looking for…an experienced and driven KYC analyst to assist Keyrock’s compliance team with its AML obligations.

Job description

• 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);

• Effectively communicate the status of onboarding to internal and external stakeholders;

• Continually look to identify issues / suggest process improvements and offer solutions to management re end to end operating model.

Background and experience

• 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, is required;

• 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.

Competences and skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong attention to details.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional proficiency in English.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

• A competitive salary package

• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and hybrid set up

• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/