Analyst, AML/CFT & OFAC Compliance, Customer Due Diligence

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

What We're Looking For

As an AML/CFT & OFAC Compliance, Customer Due Diligence Analyst at Cross River Bank, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating and managing risk associated with new partnerships in the MPL, BaaS/Cards, and Payments space. This position is crucial to maintaining the integrity of our financial ecosystem through thorough due diligence, regulatory compliance enforcement, and effective risk management. You will help ensure that all new partnerships meet both regulatory standards and Cross River Bank's specific requirements.

Responsibilities:

Due Diligence

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence to assess risks associated with new partnerships within the MPL, BaaS/Cards, and Payments space.
• Review partners' policies and procedures to ensure compliance with BSA/AML and OFAC regulatory standards as well as Cross River Bank specific requirements. Areas of review include governance, policy and procedure, risk assessments, disclosures and notices, monitoring, training, complaints, fraud controls, incident response and reporting.
• Evaluate training materials, independent audits, risk assessments, and onboarding journeys to identify potential risks.
• Review and provide guidance on high-risk features within client structures, including proposed flow of funds, expected activity, regulatory structure, and licensing requirements.
• Conduct background screening on all entities and controlling parties within the company's structure.
• Analyze general company background information to ensure alignment with bank risk tolerance.

Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all onboarding activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Verify that partners' policies and procedures adhere to the 5 pillars of a BSA/AML program.
• Stay current on relevant regulations and compliance standards affecting financial institutions and fintech partnerships.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all assessments and outcomes related to due diligence and onboarding.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations for management review.
• Ensure all records meet regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Risk Management

• Identify and escalate any risks to management in a timely and effective manner.
• Propose risk mitigation strategies for identified concerns.
• Contribute to ongoing monitoring frameworks for approved partnerships.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead partner meetings with professionalism and clarity.
• Communicate effectively with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Partnership Management teams, and other areas of the Control framework.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with Risk, Compliance, BSA/AML, and Operations departments.

Cross-Functional Support

• Support additional areas of Due Diligence as needed.
• Assist with Fraud, Transaction Monitoring, and Consumer Compliance initiatives when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the onboarding process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, compliance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in financial services compliance, particularly in BSA/AML and KYC/CDD processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting banking partnerships and fintech relationships.
• Understanding of MPL, BaaS/Cards, and Payments business models and associated risks.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent documentation and report writing abilities.

Skills & Attributes:

• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple due diligence projects simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving orientation.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance to specific business scenarios.
• Capacity to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of traditional banking and fintech innovation, helping to ensure that new partnerships are established on a solid foundation of compliance and risk management.

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Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00