Circle

Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

6.0/10

Circle

Not specified
Office / on-site
senior
about 5 hours ago
cryptofintechPEPACHHMTGoogle SuiteSQLAIFinancial Crime ComplianceCGSSCAMSApple MacOS

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Description

Responsibilities

  • •Conduct detailed reviews and projects within Circle’s Sanctions function.
  • •Responsible for the end-to-end sanctions/PEP/adverse media review process, including screening, investigation, analysis, and disposition of potential matches.
  • •Document, escalate, and report sanctions-related risks in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • •Review and investigate escalated sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts, providing well-reasoned recommendations for disposition.
  • •Assess general and specific sanctions licenses (e.g., OFAC) to determine whether transactions are permissible.
  • •Maintain and validate sanctions screening data, including list updates across multiple jurisdictions.
  • •Conduct screening on customers, counterparties, vendors, and employees.
  • •Perform ongoing testing, tuning, and optimization of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening systems.
  • •Partner with Compliance, KYC, and cross-functional teams to support investigations and coordinate information requests.
  • •Manage time-sensitive workflows across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • •Leverage data, automation, and emerging AI tools to enhance screening and investigation efficiency.

Requirements

Requirements

  • •A passion for digital currency, blockchain technology, and the financial systems of the future.
  • •Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.), quantitative, technical, or data-focused disciplines are a plus.
  • •4+ years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance within a financial institution (preferably in FinTech or high-growth environments).
  • •Hands-on experience reviewing OFAC general and specific licenses and applying them to real-world transaction scenarios.
  • •Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks (e.g., OFAC, HMT, EU, UN) and their practical application.
  • •Experience with screening systems (e.g., LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, Thomson Reuters) and a strong understanding of alert lifecycle management.
  • •Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets efficiently; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is a plus.
  • •Working knowledge of payment systems (including wires, ACH, cards, and cryptocurrency transactions).
  • •A curious mindset with a willingness to explore and adopt AI and automation tools (e.g., Claude, Codex, Cursor) to improve workflows.
  • •Basic working understanding of such tools is expected; prior exposure to data tools, scripting, or process automation is strongly preferred.
  • •CGSS, CAMS, or CFCS certification is a plus.
  • •Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Apple MacOS preferred.
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