AML/KYC Specialist (Fintech)

Location: New York, United States

Salary: $94,408–$130,267 USD base pay, with potential equity, wellness stipends, and insurance benefits.

Company

Klarna provides flexible shopping and payment experiences through fintech products and services.

What you will do

  • Conduct customer due diligence on new and existing partners, including identity document and source-of-funds verification.
  • Assess customer risk using established frameworks and identify high-risk entities.
  • Investigate escalated cases involving potential fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing.
  • Prepare accurate reports and maintain documentation supporting regulatory requirements and decisions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and improve KYC processes, policies, and systems.
  • Prepare and deliver training for more junior colleagues.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in KYC, EDD, AML, or compliance within financial services.
  • Good knowledge of AML best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with OSINT techniques.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and risk assessment skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.

Culture & Benefits

  • Equal opportunity workplace focused on inclusion and a diverse workforce.
  • Benefits may include equity rewards, monthly health and wellness stipends, and life, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Benefits may cover eligible dependents.
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