Associate Compliance Officer

Rho · Central (People, Finance, Legal)

Where: Salt Lake City
Posted: Aug 11

Rho is the modern banking platform built for the AI era. Startups and growth-stage companies can open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close the books – all in one connected platform backed by real human support.

Rho is seeking an Associate Compliance Officer to support our onboarding compliance team. You'll own day-to-day customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Business (KYB) work for new client onboarding — gathering and verifying documentation, running risk assessments against established frameworks, and escalating issues to senior compliance staff. You'll play a vital part in keeping Rho compliant with BSA/AML, OFAC, and FinCEN requirements while maintaining the application review velocity our customers expect.

What you'd do

Support the CDD and KYC/KYB processes for new client onboarding by gathering and organizing required documentation in accordance with BSA/AML, OFAC, and FinCEN requirements
Collect and verify client documentation, including business formation documents, ownership structures, and beneficial ownership information, escalating discrepancies to senior team members
Assist in performing risk assessments on potential clients using established frameworks and checklists
Flag and escalate suspicious activity or potential compliance issues identified during onboarding to senior compliance staff
Coordinate with internal teams, including sales and operations, to collect outstanding client information and ensure timely onboarding
Maintain accurate and complete records of client onboarding files, compliance decisions, and supporting documentation in accordance with team standards
Support periodic reviews of existing client accounts by gathering and organizing documentation for senior team review
Assist in the preparation of compliance reports and data pulls as directed by management
Support updates to policies and procedures by documenting process changes and maintaining version-controlled records
Utilize compliance technology platforms to process onboarding tasks, input data, and maintain system accuracy

What they want

A Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred
1–2 years of experience in compliance, finance, banking, or a related operations role
Working understanding of BSA/AML, OFAC, and FinCEN requirements, including CDD and KYB concepts
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organization, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Ability to manage a queue independently, prioritize across competing deadlines, and meet required service levels
Comfort working in compliance technology platforms and learning new systems quickly
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to know when to escalate

What you get

Full-time, salaried position with benefits
Onsite work environment
Standard weekday schedule; occasional flexibility may be needed to meet onboarding volume
Opportunity for growth into senior compliance roles based on performance and business needs