Compliance Officer / Compliance Analyst
Job description
About United Stables
United Stables Limited is introducing a new stablecoin, $U, with the ambition of redefining the global layer of money. $U is designed to construct a unified monetary layer by consolidating fragmented liquidity across multiple use cases, including exchange trading, wealth management, payments, DeFi, institutional settlement, and AI-driven autonomous systems.
From Nairobi to Silicon Valley, from human users to AI agents, $U is built to be United, Inclusive, and Fluid—enabling value to move seamlessly across borders, platforms, and participants, and advancing global financial inclusion.
Our Mission
To unify the global layer of money by consolidating fragmented liquidity across diverse financial ecosystems.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Compliance Officer / Compliance Analyst to support and strengthen United Stables’ compliance framework as we scale our stablecoin operations globally. This role will play a key part in onboarding, AML/CFT controls, risk assessments, and continuous enhancement of compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert and point of escalation and review for corporate KYB onboarding cases
Identify, document, and propose process, control, and procedural improvements to strengthen the AML/CFT framework
Handle, review and verify all applications for client on-boarding within available SLAs
Operate and maintain compliance systems and tools, including platforms such as SumSub and transaction monitoring solutions
Apply strong knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial crime controls, including virtual asset and stablecoin-specific regulatory expectations during KYB and transaction monitoring process
Conduct customer risk assessments, periodic and trigger-based reviews, and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
Identify, assess, and document unusual activity, AML/CFT red flags, and potential financial crime risks, ensuring appropriate escalation
Work closely with the Compliance Manager and senior stakeholders on ongoing assessments, compliance reviews, and ad hoc investigations
Collaborate with Account Managers, VIP teams, and other key business stakeholders to ensure compliance considerations are embedded in business processes
Maintain and enhance internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring documentation remains current and aligned with regulatory developments
Requirements
We are looking for motivated, detail-oriented professionals with strong judgment and a proactive approach to compliance.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
4+ years of relevant experience in AML/CFT compliance role, with solid exposure to day-to-day compliance operations, including transaction monitoring and KYB framework design and implementation
Strong hands-on experience in corporate onboarding, including complex and multi-layered corporate structures, as well as ongoing customer and transaction risk assessment
Experience in implementing, calibrating, and reviewing KYT rules, thresholds, and alerts, including escalation and investigation processes
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-reasoned compliance documentation, policies, and investigation reports
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulatory environment
Well-developed communication, investigative, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail, particularly in reviewing transaction patterns and identifying suspicious activity
Professional certification such as ACAMS or equivalent is desirable, but not mandatory
Why United Stables
Collaborate with world-class talent in a global, user-centric organization with a flat structure
Work on unique, fast-paced, and high-impact projects in an innovative and evolving regulatory landscape
Thrive in a results-driven environment that values ownership, autonomy, and continuous learning
Competitive salary and benefits package
Remote / work-from-home arrangement