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Job Title: Corporate Onboarding Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Onboarding Specialist to build and execute anti-financial crime strategies for our corporate clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing relevant processes and conducting in-depth reviews of business customers throughout their lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring that our compliance processes meet all AML regulations and internal policies.

You’ll be part of the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) team, working alongside other analysts focused on onboarding, fraud, AML, PEP & Sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
If you’re passionate about Bitcoin and financial crime prevention, this is a great opportunity to build your career in a growing and mission-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and refine KYB workflows, policies, training and documentation.
• Conduct KYB onboarding, risk assessments and periodic reviews of business customers, ensuring compliance with AML/CFT regulations and internal standards.
• Review corporate documentation and analyze business structures, ownership, source of funds/wealth, and nature of business operations to verify identities and assess risk.
• Work with Product, Engineering and Data teams to improve the onboarding and monitoring processes.
• Identify and investigate red flags during onboarding and ongoing transaction monitoring.
• Review screening alerts (Sanctions, PEPs, Adverse Media) for businesses and associated individuals.
• Maintain detailed case records, ensuring decisions are well-documented and auditable.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior AFC members for further assessment.
• Draft and file internal Suspicious Activity Reports (iSARs) and support regulatory filings where required.
• Work collaboratively within a global, cross-functional team, ensuring high-quality output and consistency in decisions.

Skills needed

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, economics, accounting, criminology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in KYB, AML, or Compliance, preferably in fintech, crypto, or banking environments.
• Proven understanding of corporate structures, UBO verification, business risk assessment and jurisdictional risks.
• Familiarity with AML regulations and financial crime typologies related to business accounts.
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring systems and IDV tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and a methodical approach to complex casework.
• Experience developing training materials, frameworks, and working with cross-functional teams across various time zones.
• Ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven, curious, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Past experience of working within Fintech, Banking or Cryptocurrency industries is required
• ACAMS, ACFCS, or similar certifications are a plus.

Other requirements

• A dedicated workspace.
• A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
• Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.

Why work for Xapo?

IMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.

• Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Great work-life balance: Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge.
• Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best – from books to conferences, you’ll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.

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