High Risk Trader Onboarding Analyst

Topstep

. Review and disposition Tier-2 identity verification escalations from front-line onboarding analysts .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $29 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations and identity verification processes, with a strong focus on financial crime investigations and fraud operations. Proficient in documenting case narratives and collaborating effectively across compliance and operational teams.

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Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Financial Crime InvestigationsIdentity Verification PlatformsStrong Written Communication SkillsOperational Discipline

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Hard Skills

AML/KYCFraud OperationsDocument Alteration IdentificationMetadata Inconsistencies DetectionCase DocumentationRisk AnalysisEvidence CompilationAccount Eligibility VerificationInvestigation Queue ManagementAudit-Ready Case Notes

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentCollaborationEffective CommunicationOperational DisciplineIndependence

Tools & Technologies

PersonaJumioVeriffOnfidoLexisNexisWorld-CheckComplyAdvantageInternal Case Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Synthetic IdentityFinancial InstitutionDigital BrokerageComplianceRisk Rationale

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and disposition Tier-2 identity verification escalations from front-line onboarding analysts
Investigate accounts with synthetic identity traits, document manipulation, device/IP anomalies, or unverified registration data
Perform structured Enhanced Due Diligence investigations on elevated-risk traders
Collect, review, and evaluate financial documentation to verify identity legitimacy and account eligibility
Compile evidence-based case files covering identity telemetry, document discrepancies, and risk rationales
Submit findings to Senior Analysts, Compliance, and Enforcement teams for account restrictions, suspensions, or closure
Identify high-complexity fraud rings, layered entity structures, and emerging attack vectors for senior escalation
Maintain audit-ready case notes and rationale logs in internal case management systems
Identify EDD workflow friction points, false-positive trends, and operational bottlenecks
Provide data to Senior Analysts to refine templates and SOPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of direct operational experience in AML/KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), financial crime investigations, or fraud operations within fintech, digital brokerage, or a regulated financial institution
Working knowledge of identity verification platforms such as Persona, Jumio, Veriff, or Onfido
Working knowledge of screening databases such as LexisNexis, World-Check, or ComplyAdvantage
Strong written communication skills and experience authoring concise, objective, defensible case narratives
High operational discipline and sound judgment within structured SOPs
Ability to identify document alteration, metadata inconsistencies, and synthetic identity markers
Ability to manage high-priority investigation queues independently
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across remote compliance, legal, and operational teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to accurately document case notes and summarize issues for escalation
Ability to collaborate effectively within a remote team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Seven Company-paid Holidays
Generous Family Leave
Paid time off is front-loaded
Competitive 401(k) matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
Bonus for taking 5 consecutive vacation days
Food and groceries budget
Contributions towards health and wellness
Performance-based bonus