New Accounts & KYC/KYB Specialist
Position Overview
Aries is seeking a New Accounts & KYC/KYB Specialist to manage account onboarding for our brokerage platform. This individual will ensure that each new account is complete, properly verified, and supported by clear documentation before it is presented for principal approval.
Aries will launch equities, options, and prediction markets in fall 2026. This position will be central to our onboarding function from launch and will work closely with our registered principals, Compliance, and Product teams.
Account Types Supported
Individual and joint accounts: resolution of identity, address, and bank verification exceptions not cleared through automated review.
Entity accounts: LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, including ownership analysis and identification of all beneficial owners, control persons, and authorized traders.
Trust accounts: review of trust certifications and verification of trustees, grantors, and other authorized parties.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the new account exception queue within our identity verification and KYB platforms.
Review and disposition sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts, escalating potential matches as appropriate.
Communicate with applicants to obtain outstanding documentation in a timely and professional manner.
Prepare complete account files for principal and options approval.
Monitor queue volume, turnaround times, and recurring exception trends.
Recommend improvements to onboarding rules and workflows to increase straight-through processing.
Qualifications
A minimum of two years of KYC, KYB, or new accounts experience at a broker-dealer, bank, or fintech.
Demonstrated experience reviewing entity accounts and beneficial ownership structures.
Thorough knowledge of CIP and CDD requirements.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, well-supported case documentation.
Ability to manage a high-volume queue while meeting defined turnaround standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience reviewing trust accounts.
Experience configuring onboarding rules or automated decisioning.
Series 7 and 63 registrations, or willingness to obtain them.
Position Details
This is a fully remote position open to candidates in the United States. Standard hours are Monday through Friday during U.S. business hours. The base salary range is $60,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience.
Aries is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
2+ years KYC/KYB or new accounts experience at broker-dealer, bank, or fintech; knowledge of CIP and CDD; ability to manage high-volume queue; fully remote in US; base salary $60,000-$75,000.
Key Responsibilities
- managing account onboarding
- reviewing alerts
- communicating with applicants
Job Details
- Category: Finance and Accounting
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 60,000 – 75,000 / year
- Languages: English
About Aries
A brokerage platform launching equities, options, and prediction markets. — Industry: Finance