Lead AML Specialist

Company Description

GBI is a leading precious metals trading platform that enables individuals and institutional clients to buy, sell, and hold physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. We take compliance seriously — our KYC and AML program is a core part of how we maintain trust with our customers and regulators alike. We are looking for a dedicated compliance professional to own this function end-to-end.

Role Description

The KYC/AML Compliance Analyst will be the primary owner of GBI's customer onboarding compliance program. This individual will be responsible for reviewing and approving new account applications, managing our third-party KYC/AML platform configuration, building and maintaining customer risk profiles, and ensuring our processes remain aligned with FinCEN, BSA, and precious metals dealer regulations. This is a hands-on, ownership-oriented role where the successful candidate will take initiative to define, design, and continuously improve GBI's KYC/AML program — not simply execute within one. It is best suited for a compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced fintech environment, values a customer-friendly onboarding experience, and wants to build something meaningful.

Core Responsibilities

Account Onboarding & Document Review

Review and adjudicate new account applications submitted by retail and institutional customers

Examine and verify identity documents including government-issued IDs, passports, and business formation documents (Articles of Incorporation, EIN letters, operating agreements)

Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers, PEPs, and complex entity structures

Approve, pend, or decline account applications based on risk assessment findings

Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams to resolve document deficiencies

Create KPI’s and report to management on a weekly basis

KYC/AML Platform Configuration & Management

Own the configuration of GBI's third-party compliance platforms: Socure (identity verification), Riskified, and Signifyd

Build and tune rule sets, decision logic, and automated workflow triggers within the platform

Manage vendor relationships and escalate platform issues or enhancement requests

Monitor system performance and flag configuration gaps that create compliance exposure

Risk Profiling & Ongoing Monitoring

Develop and maintain customer risk rating methodologies appropriate for the industry

Assign and periodically reassess risk scores across the customer base

Monitor transactional activity for AML red flags and unusual patterns

Conduct periodic reviews (annual, triggered) of existing customer profiles

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

Ensure GBI's KYC/AML program remains current and compliant with applicable regulations including:

– Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

– FinCEN Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Rule

– OFAC/Sanctions screening requirements

File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) as required

Maintain thorough records in support of regulatory examinations and audits

Process Ownership & Improvement

Document KYC/AML policies, procedures, and workflows and keep them current

Identify operational gaps and propose improvements to reduce manual effort and risk

Partner with technology and product teams on compliance-related feature development

Train internal staff on KYC/AML requirements and escalation procedures

Maintain records of cadenced meetings, management approvals, training sessions, SAR filings, etc.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary ($80,000 – $120,000) commensurate with experience

Performance bonus tied to compliance program health and operational metrics

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule — 2 to 3 days per week in our New York City office

A high-impact role with direct visibility to senior leadership