Due Diligence Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Lithuania.

📋 Description

• Conducting onboarding and routine Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) assessments on consumer accounts.

• Performing intermediate to advanced analyses that necessitate an understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) laws and regulations.

• Analyzing research through online resources, utilizing AML tools such as Lexis Nexis, and reviewing any press or media for adverse information pertaining to customers.

• Updating customer information through internal CRM systems.

• Collaborating with compliance operations, investigations, fraud teams, and other second lines of defense for potential case escalations.

• Assisting in suggesting enhancements for internal processes, including forms/checklists, data collection techniques, analyses, and reporting to Uphold Compliance leadership.

• Managing tasks effectively to achieve production targets and project deadlines.

• Working cooperatively within a team environment.

• Supporting the Uphold Compliance Department with various ad-hoc projects and reviews as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

• Proficiency in English.

• Minimum of two years of experience in AML/KYC/OFAC compliance within a bank, broker-dealer, or Fintech organization.

• Capability to work autonomously; demonstrate initiative; and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Strong commitment to quality, delivery, and customer service.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Outstanding organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Preference for candidates with Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) credentials.

• Prior experience in a startup environment, particularly in FinTech or Crypto.

• Familiarity with ZenDesk, Veriff, Jira, or similar tools.

• Understanding of data manipulation, insight gathering, and analysis.

• Willingness to occasionally work outside regular business hours to coordinate with the U.S. team.

• Strong commitment to quality, delivery, and customer service.

• Ability to understand multiple languages when reviewing documentation.

🏝️ Benefits

• A dynamic and collaborative work atmosphere in a growing company, fueled by extraordinary and passionate individuals who keep us innovating and challenging ourselves daily.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

• An international team operating in a cutting-edge field.

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement, encouraging proactivity and creativity.

• An open and transparent culture where we regularly gather to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over (virtual) drinks.