Job description
About us:
Airtm is a financial-infrastructure company building the future of the online-work economy. We are on a mission to empower the world’s growing number of Digital Entrepreneurs in the Global South, giving them the financial freedom to thrive.
The problem is clear: in emerging markets, accessing the dollar economy is difficult. Cross-border payments are slow, expensive, and often lose value to inflation. This limits the potential of millions of talented individuals.
Airtm’s solution is a swift and comprehensive financial platform that facilitates low-value cross-border payments and local cash-outs. As pioneers in stablecoin-payment infrastructure, Airtm has built the most advanced cross-border payment system available on the market.
As a company married to the world of online work, Airtm will go beyond payments to build the necessary infrastructure the online-work economy needs to thrive. We are fostering an entirely new economy, giving individuals, communities, and countries the tools to take control of their financial destinies.
About the role
We’re on the hunt for a sharp, detail-obsessed, and compliance-savvy KYB & KYV Expert to help level up our risk and compliance operations. This isn’t your typical compliance role—here, you’ll be at the center of fintech innovation, working with cross-functional teams to create smarter, more efficient ways to keep Airtm safe, secure, and scalable. You’ll lead the charge in onboarding businesses and vendors, making sure our partners meet compliance standards while keeping things frictionless and user-friendly. You’ll work with cutting-edge compliance tools, handle risk assessments like a pro, and collaborate with Product, Legal, and Growth to refine how we do KYB/KYV. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love problem-solving, and want to reshape how compliance is done in fintech, this role is for you. This is a remote role, reporting to the Head of Compliance.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Run the show for KYB onboarding, vendor due diligence, and business verification.
- Handle high-risk cases like a pro, performing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on businesses and vendors.
- Own risk escalations, working with internal teams and compliance tools to make solid, data-backed decisions.
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Growth, and Customer Support to make compliance seamless, not a bottleneck.
- Keep us audit-ready, ensuring our KYB/KYV processes meet FinCEN, BSA/AML, OFAC, and international regulatory standards.
- Train, mentor, and share knowledge, making compliance a team-wide priority.
- Dive into transaction monitoring, helping us catch fraud, suspicious activity, and keep Airtm clean and secure.
This role is for you if you are:
- A risk-slaying compliance ninja – you know KYB/KYV like the back of your hand.
- A detective at heart – you can spot red flags before anyone else does and know when to dig deeper.
- A startup-minded hustler – fast-moving, adaptable, and not afraid to build processes from scratch.
- Tech-savvy & data-driven – you love compliance tools, automation, and making things more efficient.
- A collaborator – you work well with Product, Legal, and Finance, helping them understand why compliance is cool (because it is!).
- Passionate about fintech & global payments – you see the bigger picture and want to make an impact in financial inclusion.
Experience & skills:
- Bachelor Degree, 3-5+ years of experience in AML, KYB, KYC, compliance, or vendor risk management.
- Deep knowledge of AML/CFT, BSA, OFAC sanctions, and international compliance frameworks preferably in Fintech.
- Hands-on experience with KYB, EDD, and vendor risk assessments.
- Familiarity with LexisNexis, Persona, Elliptic, or other KYC tools.
- A strong analytical mindset – you make data-driven risk decisions with confidence.
- A team player who loves cross-functional collaboration with Product, Legal, and Finance.
- Fluent in English (bonus points for Hindi or Spanish!).
- Self-starter, resourceful, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup.
- Experience with compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and risk-based assessments is a plus.
