KYC Compliance Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled KYC Compliance Analyst to join our team at Cloudflare. As a key member of our Legal & Compliance department, you will be responsible for verifying the identities of clients, assessing their financial risk, and ensuring that our financial institution adheres to anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory requirements. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a KYC Compliance Analyst, you will be responsible for performing thorough investigations on new and existing clients to verify identity, ownership structures, and business activities. This will include executing Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk clients, conducting background checks, and screening against sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and adverse media to identify potential financial crime risks. You will also gather and review supporting documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and external laws, document your findings, and report suspicious activities to compliance officers or regulatory bodies. In addition, you will act as a subject matter expert to provide guidance to internal teams regarding compliance requirements, onboarding status, and documentation needs. You will also help improve internal controls, workflows, and automated reporting systems to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the onboarding process. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need a strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations and financial crime risk frameworks. You will also require high attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data to identify anomalies or trends. Excellent verbal and written skills are essential, as you will need to liaise with clients, internal teams, and management regarding sensitive compliance matters. You will need to be proficient in using external databases, company registries, and research tools to verify client information. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting, often with 2-5 years of relevant experience in compliance or financial services, is required. Certifications such as the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are preferred. WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US, with a preference for Florida. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. BENEFITS - Competitive salary - Comprehensive health plan - Parental leave - Education stipend - Life insurance - Flexible schedule - Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company