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KYC Analyst

Flex· Legal
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Hybrid (Remote)$80k - $100kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Flex is hiring its first KYC Analysts to shape and grow a new KYC function within a fast-growing, AI-native private bank for business owners. You will own end-to-end KYC decisions, help standardize processes, and enable onboarding accuracy and speed for high- and moderate-risk applicants.

Responsibilities

  • Own onboarding and review decisions from application through approval, and help set the standard for what a strong KYC file looks like
  • Improve procedures by flagging clunky steps and documenting simplifications
  • Manage the manual-review queue with a focus on quality and speed
  • Identify patterns across cases and collaborate with Risk, Operations, and leadership to improve detection and reviews
  • Review new applications flagged for manual review, gather documentation for each flag, and justify onboarding decisions
  • Run KYC and KYB reviews: verify identities, identify beneficial owners and control persons
  • Handle post-onboard reviews, periodic refreshes, and event-driven reviews
  • Escalate high-risk cases to supervisory review and determine need for enhanced due diligence (EDD)
  • Research customers using public sources and adverse media, sanctions lists, and PEP databases
  • Resolve screening hits and document reasoning
  • Write clear case notes and maintain accurate records in the case management system
  • Collaborate to close documentation requests and support QA and bank-partner program
  • Identify process gaps and propose simpler procedures
  • Stay current on evolving AML typologies and regulatory guidance
  • Stay aligned with the Head of Financial Crimes and broader risk program

Qualifications

  • 1–3+ years in KYC, customer due diligence, onboarding, or a related financial crimes role
  • Working knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements and BSA/AML obligations
  • Experience researching entities and individuals from public sources and screening for adverse media, sanctions, and PEP exposure using KYC or screening tools (e.g., Sardine, Alloy, Unit21)
  • Strong written communication and ability to explain risk decisions clearly
  • High attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity
  • Ability to manage a queue and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Growth mindset and self-driven approach
  • Bonus: CAMS or another AML certification in progress or completed

Skills

Required:KYC/AML knowledgeAdverse media researchDocument collection and validationCase notes and documentation

Benefits

  • Flex offers medical, dental and vision insurance
  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plan
  • equity compensation
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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