Compliance Associate

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Impact

At FalconX, you’ll help make crypto assets a successful asset class in the most compliant way. Some of the largest financial institutions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley and around the world will turn to us for the best market prices and insights on the crypto industry. You will understand the key money laundering risks within the global digital assets industry and assist in putting key risk mitigation controls in place. As a key member of the APAC compliance team and key contributor to the global AML program, you will learn and grow our company’s values which define our culture and drive day to day behaviors and decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and prompt onboarding of new prospective corporate/institutional customers (KYB/KYC) and conduct periodic refreshes in accordance with the Firm's global procedures while meeting local requirements.
• Perform Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence across multiple international jurisdictions, including US, EU, and APAC markets.
• Working with the Account Management team, review the onboarding of end users with Exchange partners, adhering to Exchange requirements and internal policies.
• Utilize AI, technology, and specialized platforms to conduct Customer Risk Assessments, Adverse Media screening, Sanctions screening, wallet screening, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and escalate complex issues to the Compliance Manager as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Institutional Coverage, Sales, Partnerships, and Account Management regarding customer onboarding status based in APAC, EU, and global regions.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready records of customer information and corporate legal documentation, providing real-time updates as needed.
• Provide KYB/KYC policy and procedure advisory to Sales and business units on documentation needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the creation of management information (MI) and metrics for regulatory and internal reporting purposes.
• Proactively seek process improvements and technological enhancements to boost onboarding productivity and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 4–8 years of direct experience in KYB/KYC onboarding, corporate due diligence, and general compliance operations within financial services, fintech, or digital assets.
• Multi-Jurisdictional Exposure: Proven experience dealing with multiple key international jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks, specifically US, EU, and APAC markets.
• Tooling & Technology (Good to Have): Hands-on knowledge or practical experience with Sumsub (or similar automated KYB/KYC identity verification platforms) is highly desirable.
• Institutional Onboarding: Demonstrated expertise in handling institutional customers, complex corporate ownership structures (UBO identification), and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI).
• Digital Assets Expertise: Prior experience with or exposure to digital assets/cryptocurrency compliance is a strong advantage.
• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical skills, sound regulatory judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Soft Skills: Strong team player, adaptable to shifting priorities, resilient under pressure, and proactive in driving tasks to completion.