Interim KYC Officer Crypto

For an international trading company in Amsterdam recruiting for an Interim KYC Specialist Crypto. Company has a strong presence in traditional Finance and has been expanding into crypto over the last years. Through its overseas affiliates, it provides liquidity and trades on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. Crypto experience is a must have. Start: asap Duration: 3-6 months

Responsibilities Interim KYC Specialist Crypto:

• You will play a key role in onboarding counterparties in the digital asset space. Your duties will include developing and implementing AML/KYC policies and procedures, conducting KYC on counterpartie and, together with Compliance, providing AML guidance and education to internal trading teams.
• Conduct KYC on counterparties and support escalations, investigations and enhanced due diligence (EDD) triggered by KYC and sanction screenings.
• Together with Compliance, draft and maintain AML/KYC policies and procedures tailored to digital assets.
• Perform transaction screening using blockchain analytics tools (e.g. Chainalysis, Elliptic).
• Own and coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process with counterparties, including token issuers, OTC desks, custodians, and banking partners.
• Serve as a key liaison across internal stakeholders—including Trading, Legal, Compliance, and Operations—to ensure timely and risk-aligned onboarding and due diligence.
• Maintain accurate onboarding documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory obligations, and audit requirements.

Requirements Interim KYC Specialist Crypto:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in onboarding, client due diligence, and KYC/AML processes within a financial services or fintech environment.
• Solid understanding of AML legislation, including FATF Recommendations.
• Proven familiarity with AML standards applicable to digital asset businesses, including the unique challenges of crypto-related counterparties and blockchain-based transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting sanctions checks, KYC and due diligence on complex legal structures, including trusts, foundations, and multi-jurisdictional corporate entities.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading the implementation of key AML/KYC initiatives.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to assess risk, escalate red flags, and make decisions confidently in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• Passion for the digital asset industry, Blockchain analytics expertise (Chainalysis experience preferred), ACAMS certification or willingness to obtain it are preferred.

Interested? Apply directly!

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.