KYC Analyst

About Ontra Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important. Our Culture Ontra is built for people who want real ownership from day one in a remote-first environment that’s built to support it. Our customers are sophisticated, and our work reflects that. AI is engrained in how we work, and curiosity about it is part of who we are. Ontranauts are sharp, genuinely collaborative, and invested in each other's success. They are excellent at what they do and even better to work with. That combination is rare, and we don't take it for granted. Learn more about our values. For this job, we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States. For this role, we are prioritizing candidates in the US Eastern and Central Time Zones. For more information on where we employ, please see below. About the Role Ontra is seeking a KYC Analyst, reporting to our Managing Director, KYC, on our KYC Team. We're looking for someone excited to support Private Investment firms' Know Your Customer (KYC) needs, both screening and reverse KYC, to help them facilitate loan closings, counterparty onboarding, and ongoing refreshes. If you have a strong background in KYC processes, know the rules, regulations, and market norms, and have exceptional organizational and KYC diligence skills, we’d love to get to know you. What You’ll Do KYC Screening: Complete KYC Screening/Onboardings in accordance with customer-specific compliance playbook Reverse KYC: Respond to incoming KYC/due diligence requests from banks, lenders, and counterparties on behalf of Private Investment firm clients Customer Relationships: Support Private Investment firms regularly, learning their policies and ways of working. Customer Communication: Engage in customer interactions regularly, ensuring clear, efficient, and positive communication within a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Bring Experience: 2+ years of experience as a KYC professional or paralegal. Industry Experience: Prior KYC/reverse KYC experience at a bank or a private equity fund. Customer Orientation: Ability to interface directly with customers and counterparties to collect information, answer questions, and ensure a smooth and responsive KYC experience. Attention to Detail: Skill in accurately completing a high volume of KYC requests, including document collection, questionnaire responses, and stakeholder coordination. Communication Skills: Maintains a high level of polish and responsiveness in external communications, representing the brand and commitment to service quality. Hiring Locations We currently hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs. United States Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington APAC Hong Kong EMEA United Kingdom Benefits Snapshot Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration Paid flexible time off policy Paid parental leave and benefits Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country Monthly phone and internet reimbursement Company-sponsored learning and development resources, department budgets for professional development, and a robust onboarding program Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance Travel Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need. Inclusivity Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Personnel Privacy Notice Personnel Privacy Notice: View here. Note on Employment Verification: All employees hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in their particular location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ontra, LLC