IMC has a strong presence in traditional Finance and has been expanding into crypto over the last years. Through its overseas affiliates, IMC provides liquidity and trades on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. IMC is currently looking to hire an experienced KYC Onboarding Specialist.

As the KYC Onboarding Specialist based in Zug, Switzerland, you will play a key role in onboarding IMC’s counterparties in the digital asset space. Your duties will include developing and implementing AML/KYC policies and procedures, conducting KYC on counterparties and, together with Compliance, providing AML guidance and education to internal trading teams.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• 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 IMC’s internal controls, regulatory obligations, and audit requirements.

Your Skills and Experience:

• 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 at IMC are preferred.
• Willingness to work primarily on-site at our vibrant Zug office. Please note that this role offers only limited opportunities for remote work.