KYC Analyst

New York, NYFull-time$100k–$135k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Perform initial KYC and sanctions reviews, investigate complex cases, and conduct due diligence on high-risk customers for X Money Compliance.

Role type

First-line KYC Analyst

Builds

Compliance decisions and risk assessments for banking partners and regulators

Domain

Financial services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

KYC/AML, CIP/CDD, sanctions screening, fraud operations, identity verification, OFAC sanctions review, PEP checks, EDD, adverse media review, KYB, UBO checks

Preferred skills

CIP, OFAC, CDD, EDD requirements knowledge, CAMS certification, analytical skills

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Perform initial KYC and sanctions reviews, investigate escalated or complex cases, resolve identity mismatches, review and disposition OFAC sanctions and PEP alerts, complete EDD and adverse media reviews on higher-risk customers, complete KYB and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) checks on business customers, document each decision clearly in the case record, perform quality review of case decisions and flag trends, support updates to KYC and sanctions procedures, support requests from banking partners and regulators

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All emp