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# High Risk Trader Onboarding Analyst at Topstep

- **Company:** Topstep
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/topsteptrader/jobs/8039658003

## Job description

Summary

The High Risk Trader Onboarding Analyst is an operational investigator within the Onboarding & Identity Operations team, responsible for reviewing elevated-risk Identity Verification (IDV) exceptions, performing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and conducting thorough financial crime screenings across global trader accounts.

Serving as the primary operational intake for elevated risk profiles, this role investigates Tier-2 escalations from front-line onboarding teams that exceed standard verification logic, such as suspected synthetic identity indicators, document tampering, multi-jurisdictional tax discrepancies (W-8/W-9), and potential sanctions hits. Operating within established operating frameworks and investigative templates, you will clear routine screening alerts, assemble structured case packages for Enforcement review, and escalate novel fraud vectors or complex corporate entities to Senior High Risk Analysts.

## Key Responsibilities

- IDV & CIP Escalation Review: Review and disposition Tier-2 identity verification escalations referred by front-line onboarding analysts. Investigate flagged accounts exhibiting synthetic identity traits, digital document manipulation, device/IP anomalies, or unverified registration data against established risk rubrics.
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Execution: Perform structured EDD investigations on elevated-risk traders. Collect, review, and evaluate baseline financial documentation to verify identity legitimacy and account eligibility.
- Investigative Case Packaging: Compile clear, evidence-based case files summarizing identity telemetry, document discrepancies, and risk rationales. Submit structured findings to Senior Analysts, Compliance, and Enforcement teams for account restrictions, suspensions, or closure.
- Triage & Senior Escalation: Identify high-complexity scenarios, such as organized multi-account fraud rings, highly layered entity structures, or emergent attack vectors, and route them with complete preliminary findings to the Senior High Risk Trader Onboarding Analyst.
- Audit Trail & Record Governance: Maintain precise, audit-ready case notes and rationale logs in internal case management systems to satisfy QA benchmarks and internal compliance audits.
- Workflow Feedback: Identify recurring friction points, false-positive trends, and operational bottlenecks within EDD workflows, providing actionable data to Senior Analysts to help refine templates and SOPs.

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

- Experience: 1-3 years of direct operational experience in AML/KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), financial crime investigations, or fraud operations within fintech, digital brokerage, or a regulated financial institution.
- IDV & Risk Tool Fluency: Working knowledge of modern identity verification platforms (e.g., Persona, Jumio, Veriff, Onfido) and screening databases (e.g., LexisNexis, World-Check, ComplyAdvantage).
- Investigative Rationale & Writing: Strong written communication skills, with a track record of authoring concise, objective, and defensible case narratives.
- Adherence to Established Frameworks: High operational discipline and sound judgment to evaluate qualitative risk signals within structured SOPs, knowing precisely when and how to escalate edge cases.
- Attention to Detail: Acute visual and analytical attention to detail to spot minor indicators of document alteration, metadata inconsistencies, and synthetic identity markers.
- Asynchronous Collaboration: Ability to manage high-priority investigation queues independently and partner cross-functionally across remote compliance, legal, and operational teams.
- Clear Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to accurately document case notes, clearly summarize issues for escalation, and collaborate effectively within a remote team environment.

Company Culture & Perks

- Topstep is an engaging working environment that ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration by keeping cameras on during meetings and maintaining a robust Slack environment for communication.
- Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded.
- Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance are offered for full-time employees.
- Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range

- $28.85 - $38.46 hourly.
- The compensation offered will take into account the internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
- This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume!

The collection, use, and handling of your data provided in response to this job posting is described further in our Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, please review our California Notice at Collection.

Notice of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment and Hiring: Notice Pursuant to 775 ILCS 5/2-102(L). Topstep LLC uses artificial intelligence ("AI") in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. Examples include, but are not limited to, AI tools used to improve job descriptions, generate interview questions, draft communications, assist with scheduling, and source candidates, as well as AI features built into third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Topstep will not use AI that has the effect of subjecting employees or applicants to discrimination on the basis of any protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

The collection, use, and handling of your data provided in response to this job posting is described further in our[Privacy Policy](https://www.topstep.com/job-candidate-privacy-notice). If you are a California resident, please review our[California Notice at Collection](https://www.topstep.com/job-candidate-privacy-notice#info-for-california-residents).

## About Topstep

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Topstep is a proprietary trading firm that provides simulated evaluation and funded trading programs, along with a futures brokerage and educational media, to help traders build discipline and earn capital.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 2010 (as Patak Trading Partners); Topstep entity established 2012
- **Founders**: Michael Patak

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Financial Services – Proprietary Trading, Futures Brokerage, Trading Education
- **Target customers**: B2C – individual retail traders and aspiring funded traders (B2B component for brokerage services)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To turn market access into opportunity to learn, trade, and earn profits more safely whether you trade our money or your own.”

## Products & Services
- **Topstep Trader (Prop Firm)**: A simulated evaluation program where traders prove their discipline and risk management to earn the opportunity to trade live futures markets with the firm’s capital. Traders keep up to 90% of profits and receive weekly payouts.
- **Topstep Brokerage**: A registered futures introducing broker (NFA ID# 0567079, CFTC registered) that allows traders to trade live markets with their own capital, with the option to directly transfer prop earnings from the Topstep program.
- **TopstepX**: A proprietary trading platform built for futures traders, featuring TradingView charts, real-time CME data, and customizable risk management tools.
- **TopstepTV**: A digital media network delivering live market education, analysis, and entertainment to the global trading community.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: $1.4B+ paid out to prop firm traders (cumulative); annual revenue reported as $4.0M by third-party data (conflicting – likely understated; actual revenue not disclosed)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external funding rounds disclosed; firm is bootstrapped. Key partners include TradingView (chart integration), CME Group (data feeds).
- **Growth Signals**: 52.1% year-over-year headcount growth (2,125 employees); 174,000+ members on Discord; 27,533 LinkedIn followers (+58.8% YoY); acquired TS TFD Buyer, LLC (April 2026); 15 active job openings with +150% monthly posting growth.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in the prop trading combine space** – Topstep claims to have created the retail funded‑trader model.
- **Integrated ecosystem** – Combines evaluation, brokerage, trading platform, and education in one platform, enabling seamless progression from simulated to live trading.
- **Trader-first philosophy** – Emphasis on discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement, supported by a strong community and 24/7 support.
- **High retention and employee satisfaction** – Employer rating of 4.6/5 on Glassdoor (88 reviews), with culture scored 4.6 and work-life balance 4.7.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding the brokerage business** – Topstep Brokerage aims to make futures trading more accessible and integrate seamlessly with the prop firm program.
- **Deepening educational content** – TopstepTV and live coaching are central to building trader habits and loyalty.
- **Technology enhancement** – Continued investment in the TopstepX platform and data infrastructure (e.g., hiring Senior Data Engineer, Staff Platform Engineer).
- **International growth** – Operates in 95+ countries; headcount growth driven by remote and global hiring.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: People-first, accountability, continuous improvement, and diverse perspectives are core values. Rating 4.6/5 for culture.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated, but the workforce spans 95 countries with 1,238 employees in the US (Chicago headquarters). Likely a hybrid or remote-friendly model.
- **Notable Perks**: Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment; opportunity to work in a fintech company that created its own market category. Recent job postings include roles in engineering, risk, compliance, and product.
- **Engineering Culture**: High emphasis on technology – open roles for Senior Software Engineer, Staff Platform Engineer, Senior Mobile Engineer, and Senior Data Engineer. The tech stack is modern (TypeScript, full stack, data engineering).

## Sources
1. [topstep.com](https://www.topstep.com/about-us)
2. [topstep.com](https://www.topstep.com)
3. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/topstep)
4. [Greenhouse Careers](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/topsteptrader)

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