Position Summary

CFSB (Community Federal Savings Bank) is a federally chartered financial institution that provides banking and payment solutions for consumers, businesses, and fintech partners. The bank specializes in supporting embedded finance, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and payment processing while offering traditional banking products such as deposit accounts and lending services. CFSB is recognized for its strong regulatory and compliance focus, partnering with innovative financial technology companies to deliver secure, scalable financial services in a highly regulated environment.

The Associate, KYC Analyst is responsible for managing the end-to-end KYC review of client documentation and data required to onboard customers for the Bank’s Card Issuance and Payments processing services. The Associate, KYC Analyst, is responsible for managing the end-to-end KYC review of client documentation and data required to onboard customers for the Bank’s Card Issuance and Payments processing services. This role ensures onboarding due diligence is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and compliance standards, while delivering accurate outcomes and efficient turnaround times.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Cards and Payments onboarding KYC activities align with applicable regulatory requirements, AML/BSA expectations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline KYC workflows, reduce rework, and improve turnaround time and data quality across the Cards and Payments onboarding pipeline.
• Perform detailed reviews of customer due diligence documentation and data submitted to onboard Cards and Payments clients, ensuring completeness, consistency, and adherence to required standards.
• Partner with Relationship Management, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve KYC gaps, clarify client information, and facilitate timely activation of Cards and Payments services.
• Detect, document, and escalate red flags, inconsistencies, or potential suspicious activity identified during onboarding, in line with established escalation paths and governance.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations by maintaining organized onboarding/KYC evidence and responding to information requests related to Cards and Payments clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in KYC/AML compliance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of banking regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in using databases, search engines, and online tools for research and verification.

About Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB)

Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB) is a federally chartered bank founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York City. CFSB has focused on providing superior service and added value to clients though a solid understanding of relationship banking. We offer a full range of services, including loans, bill payments, card services, internet banking, and merchant processing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.