Onboarding Analyst

Onboarding Analyst

Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the leading global players in the digital asset markets. Wintermute is the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading company providing liquidity across all major exchanges and trading platforms. Our OTC desk offers a wide range of spot and derivatives products and supports over 2,000 counterparties across crypto natives and traditional financial institutions. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem by being one of the largest players in DeFi as well as our investments arm, partnerships and incubations.

Wintermute was founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds : the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups.

Nature of the Role

We are one of the most leading liquidity providers for digital assets globally and are seeking a Onboarding Analyst who has in-depth expertise of customer KYC / AML due diligence processes using risk-based approach, and be well versed with both legal entities and individuals onboarding across various jurisdictions. As an Onboarding Analyst you will contribute to the Compliance function, where you will be reporting to the MLRO on the oversight of AML / KYC activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding new counterparties in a timely manner.
• Conduct reviews of counterparties' documentations, and ensure that information obtained is consistent with the Firm's AML / CTF procedures.
• Complete periodic KYC reviews and refresh of onboarding documentations as necessary.
• Assist in the management, maintenance and review of appropriate onboarding documentations.
• Complete risk assessments for both new and existing counterparties, identifying any potential AML / CTF concerns and escalating this to the MLRO when necessary.
• Perform various screenings / checks, including wallet screening, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Sanctions and Adverse Media checks.
• Analyse counterparty data and generate insights for the business development.
• Work with trading and business operations, product and compliance teams to optimize and automate processes and improve counterparty experience.

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