About Ontra
Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important.
Our Culture
Ontra is built for people who want real ownership from day one in a remote-first environment that’s built to support it. Our customers are sophisticated, and our work reflects that. AI is engrained in how we work, and curiosity about it is part of who we are.
Ontranauts are sharp, genuinely collaborative, and invested in each other's success. They are excellent at what they do and even better to work with. That combination is rare, and we don't take it for granted. Learn more about our values.
For this job, we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States. For this role, we are prioritizing candidates in the US Eastern and Central Time Zones. For more information on where we employ, please see below.
About the Role
Ontra is seeking a KYC Analyst, reporting to our Managing Director, KYC, on our KYC Team.
We're looking for someone excited to support Private Investment firms' Know Your Customer (KYC) needs, both screening and reverse KYC, to help them facilitate loan closings, counterparty onboarding, and ongoing refreshes.
If you have a strong background in KYC processes, know the rules, regulations, and market norms, and have exceptional organizational and KYC diligence skills, we’d love to get to know you.
What You’ll Do
KYC Screening: Complete KYC Screening/Onboardings in accordance with customer-specific compliance playbook
Reverse KYC: Respond to incoming KYC/due diligence requests from banks, lenders, and counterparties on behalf of Private Investment firm clients
Customer Relationships: Support Private Investment firms regularly, learning their policies and ways of working.
Customer Communication: Engage in customer interactions regularly, ensuring clear, efficient, and positive communication within a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Bring
Experience: 2+ years of experience as a KYC professional or paralegal.
Industry Experience: Prior KYC/reverse KYC experience at a bank or a private equity fund.
Customer Orientation: Ability to interface directly with customers and counterparties to collect information, answer questions, and ensure a smooth and responsive KYC experience.
Attention to Detail: Skill in accurately completing a high volume of KYC requests, including document collection, questionnaire responses, and stakeholder coordination.
Communication Skills: Maintains a high level of polish and responsiveness in external communications, representing the brand and commitment to service quality.
Hiring Locations
We currently hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs.
United States
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
APAC
Hong Kong
EMEA
United Kingdom
Benefits Snapshot
Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
Paid flexible time off policy
Paid parental leave and benefits
Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
Company-sponsored learning and development resources, department budgets for professional development, and a robust onboarding program
Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Travel
Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need.
Inclusivity
Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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Note on Employment Verification: All employees hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in their particular location.
Note to External Agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/CVs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to Ontra will NOT be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience as a KYC professional or paralegal
- Prior KYC or reverse KYC experience at a bank or private equity fund
- Ability to interface directly with customers and counterparties to collect information and answer questions
- Ability to accurately complete high-volume KYC requests, document collection, questionnaire responses, and stakeholder coordination
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with polished and responsive external communications
Ontra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ontra and has not been reviewed or approved by Ontra.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, and feedback suggests the offering is strong. Company materials and employer‑verified listings indicate consistency in the core health benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is promoted as generous with PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer time. Feedback suggests flexibility and PTO are standout aspects for a remote‑first setup.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Feedback suggests very positive experiences with leave and family support.
Ontra Insights
What We Do
Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important.
Why Work With Us
We’re a team of builders, innovators, and problem-solvers. We operate with the agility of a startup and the impact of an industry leader. If you’re driven by purpose, powered by curiosity, and excited to transform how business gets done, Ontra is where you’ll do your best work.
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