About the company
Founded in 2013, GSR is a leading market-making and programmatic trading company in the exciting and fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency trading. With more than 200 employees in 5 countries, we provide billions of dollars of liquidity to cryptocurrency protocols and exchanges on a daily basis. We build long-term relationships with cryptocurrency communities and traditional investors by offering exceptional service, expertise and trading capabilities tailored to their specific needs. GSR works with token issuers, traders, investors, miners, and more than 30 cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. In volatile markets we are a trusted partner to crypto native builders and to those exploring the industry for the first time. Our team of veteran finance and technology executives from Goldman Sachs, Two Sigma, and Citadel, among others, has developed one of the worldās most robust trading platforms designed to navigate issues unique to the digital asset markets. We have continuously improved our technology throughout our history, allowing for our clients to scale and execute their strategies with the highest level of efficiency. Working at GSR is an opportunity to be deeply embedded in every major sector of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
šUndertake and perform KYC/CDD on clients, including the review of KYC applications and conducting background screening (Sanctions, PEPs, Adverse News) and client risk assessments in line with the Firmās policies and procedures. šManage the Firmās periodic KYC refresh queue, including review and verification of updated customer information and documentation during periodic KYC refreshes. šReview ongoing monitoring changes of existing clients of the Firm for triggers requiring KYC refresh of clients, such as sanctions alerts, adverse news, changes in ownership etc. šEnsure that required logs are adequately maintained for the Firm, including PEP registers and ongoing due diligence logs. šContributing to the due diligence process on exchanges, financial institutions / banks and other third party vendors, including the management of the verification process, requests for information, and escalation to relevant stakeholders as needed. šWork collaboratively with our Business Development function and other GSR teams to deliver first class client service to current and prospective clients across all touchpoints of the client journey. šOther ad-hoc client services tasks as required - responding to requests for information and preparing internal/external reporting. šMaintain and update GSRās CRM system as appropriate, in conjunction with Business Development and Client Services. šA commitment to the highest ethical standards and business conduct, working closely with Legal and Compliance on ongoing regulatory and compliance matters on an as required basis.
Your Profile:
šAt least 3 years of previous relevant experience in KYC within financial services šExperience in digital assets preferred but not a pre-requisite šPrevious experience using screening tools such as ComplyAdvantage or World-Check šFamiliarity with AML/CTF principles and practices as well as MAS AML/CTF requirements šExperience conducting enhanced due diligence šProfessional certifications related to AML/CTF preferred šHigh level of proficiency in English and basic proficiency in Mandarin
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