As a KYC Analyst you’d be joining the team working behind the scenes to protect Melio from bad actors; managing the risks that might have adverse impacts on our product, financials and our ability to meet client needs. This includes the onboarding, periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence of existing and potential Melio users. You’ll also be evaluating the verticals we work with to understand their unique profiles and exposures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience;
- A comprehensive understanding of US Regulations KYC Regulations;
- 1-3 years experience as a KYC or relevant compliance analyst role in a FinTech or other closely regulated industry
- Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects, related to different stakeholders, internal and external to company
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills, strong professional presence to support regular interactions with senior management
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to anticipate and proactively initiate future projects
- Ability to work on site, at least 3 days per week
A day in a life and how you will make an impact:
- The KYC Analyst will lead initiatives, in collaboration with the TLV Director of Compliance Operations to handle the daily tasks to support our regulatory KYC requirements
- Perform basic and enhanced due diligence KYC screening on new and existing Melio Users
- Analyze client data and review/documentation of negative news in order to determine a client’s risk profile as established under relevant external and internal KYC requirements
- Document and maintain all due diligence evidence
- Escalate issues to management as appropriate
- Track all and document all internal and external intel received on a client, i.e. where temporary exceptions have been granted, transaction monitoring Request for Information (RFI) as well as all internal communication
- Escalate any accounts where expected activity does not meet actual activity through the account(s)
- Q&A and monitor relevant system rules and features
- Ad Hoc Projects
About the hiring department:
The Risk & Compliance department protects Melio’s platform and reputation from bad actors.The department is in charge of implementing controls to protect Melio. We identify risks that may arise and advise on how to avoid or address them. We also ensure that all users on the platform, and their activities, are compliant. We’re like that extra coat of armor for the company, making sure Melio is protected from fraudulent and abusive activity.
About Melio:
Melio builds business-to-business (B2B) payment tools so small business owners can spend less time in the back office and more time on their craft. As the fastest-growing B2B payment platform in the US, Melio is working hard to find new and better ways to help small businesses succeed in the ways that work best for them.With offices in New York, Denver, and Tel Aviv, and a vibrant work culture, Melio is expanding every single day. We are a diverse group of people who love what we do and do what we love.
If you are a driven and passionate team player, you will fit right in. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are always on the lookout for top-notch talent—please reach out if you would like to join us on this exciting journey!
