KYC and Admin Analyst

About Volta

Volta is the category-defining, fully vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform – from capital to clusters to software, under a founder-led enterprise. Our mission is The Utility of Compute™: AI infrastructure as dependable and available as electricity, for every organization that needs it. Launched with a $10B strategic partnership with one of the leading frontier AI labs, a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, and a $5B AI Infrastructure Fund, Volta is building the infrastructure layer of the AI era from the ground up. We are 100+ people across London, Palo Alto, and New York, with rapid growth expectations to hundreds.

About The Role

Volta's Finance team ensures we know exactly who we're doing business with and that our records stay accurate, complete, and audit-ready. As our KYC & Admin Analyst, you'll conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks on new and existing clients, partners, and vendors, while providing administrative support that keeps the compliance function running smoothly.

This role is well-suited to someone who's detail-oriented and process-driven, and who wants to build a career in compliance or risk within a global business.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform KYC/KYB due diligence checks on new and existing customers, partners, and vendors, verifying identity and ownership documentation

• Screen individuals and entities against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists, escalating potential matches for further review

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of due diligence findings in compliance systems and trackers

• Support periodic reviews and re-verification of existing clients based on risk rating and regulatory requirements

• Assist with the preparation of compliance reports, dashboards, and documentation for internal stakeholders and auditors

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Finance team, including scheduling, correspondence, and document management

• Help maintain and improve KYC checklists, templates, and internal process documentation

• Respond to internal queries regarding KYC status and documentation requirements in a timely manner

• Flag any unusual findings or potential red flags to senior team members

What You Bring

• 1–3 years of experience in KYC, AML, compliance, or a related analyst role, ideally within financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry

• Working knowledge of KYC/KYB, AML, and sanctions screening processes and requirements

• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive documentation and data

• Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of cases and administrative tasks accurately

• Strong written communication skills, comfortable documenting findings clearly

• Proficiency with standard office software and comfort learning new compliance or case management tools

• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to escalate issues appropriately

• Relevant certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus but not required

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What We Offer

At Volta, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted and able to grow. We're building a company where you can make an impact, keep a healthy balance between work and life, and build a career you're proud of.
As a global team, we do our best to provide great benefits wherever you're based. While some benefits vary by country due to local regulations, we believe looking after our people is simply the right thing to do.

• Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary

• Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success

• Retirement/pension contributions

• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

• Generous number of vacation days each year

Additional Information

Background Checks

All offers of employment at Volta are conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening, which includes confirmation of your right to work, verification of your employment history and a criminal record check, where this is permitted by local law. Screening is carried out by Zinc, an accredited third-party provider, after an offer is made and all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

Equal Opportunity

Volta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on skills, qualifications, experience and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Accessibility

Volta is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will work with you to identify reasonable accommodations that enable you to participate fully in the hiring process.

Candidate Privacy Notice

By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and relevant US state privacy regulations. Your data will be shared only with those involved in the hiring process and will not be used for unrelated purposes. For details, see our Recruitment & Candidate Privacy Notice.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Volta does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited submissions, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be treated as the property of Volta. No agency fees will be payable unless a valid, signed recruitment agreement is in place, and the agency has been specifically engaged for the relevant vacancy.