Job Description
Compliance and Legal Operations Associate Location: United States (Remote) Time Zone: Eastern Time Preferred Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compliance and Legal Operations Associate to join our growing compliance and legal team. In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of our compliance program, ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements across KYC/KYB, AML, sanctions, and licensing functions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in financial services or fintech compliance, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment. This isn't a sit-in-a-corner-and-redline-NDAs kind of role. You'll be embedded in the business, working across teams, and helping us figure out how to do things right as we scale. You'll report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) with a dotted line to the Co-Founder / President. Key Responsibilities Licensing & Regulatory Operations Support the money transmitter licensing (MTL) process, including preparation and submission of applications and renewals across U.S. jurisdictions Maintain and update the NMLS platform and associated records Track regulatory obligations and deadlines company-wide and flag emerging compliance requirements Assist with the development, drafting, and updating of compliance policies and procedures KYC / AML / Sanctions Conduct KYC and KYB reviews for new and existing customers, including Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher-risk accounts Review source of funds documentation to verify the legitimacy of customer funds Monitor and review transactions and sanctions alerts, determining appropriate escalation paths Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) using the BSA E-Filing system Legal