Circle
FinTech
SeniorAMLAnalyst,Sanctions
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“Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions at Circle. Skills: sanctions screening, financial crime compliance, OFAC, global sanctions frameworks. end-to-end sanctions/ PEP/ adverse media review process. screening, investigation, analysis, and disposition of potential matches across customers, transactions, and counterparties”
What You'll Achieve.
improve effectiveness and reduce false positives; enhance screening, investigation efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness
Industry & Context.
providing well-reasoned recommendations for disposition; analyze large datasets
requires employees to work from the office on a regular basis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance within a financial institution, Hands-on experience reviewing OFAC general and specific licenses and applying them to real-world transaction scenarios, Working knowledge of payment systems, including wires, ACH, cards, and cryptocurrency transactions, A basic working understanding of AI and automation tools is expected
Nice to Have
quantitative, technical, or data-focused disciplines are a plus, preferably in FinTech or high-growth environments, a understanding of alert lifecycle management, familiarity with SQL or similar tools is a plus, 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
What You'll Do.
end-to-end sanctions/ PEP/ adverse media review process
and disposition of potential matches across customers
and reporting of sanctions-related risks in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Reviewing and investigating escalated sanctions
and adverse media alerts
and providing well-reasoned recommendations for disposition
Assessing general and specific sanctions licenses (e.g.
OFAC) to determine whether transactions are permissible
Maintaining and validating sanctions screening data
including list updates across multiple jurisdictions
Conducting screening on customers
Performing ongoing testing
and optimization of sanctions
and adverse media screening systems to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives
and emerging AI tools to enhance screening
investigation efficiency
and overall operational effectiveness
Supporting broader Compliance Operations initiatives and special projects as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with Compliance, KYC, and cross-functional teams to support investigations and coordinate information requests
Process & Methodology
Managing time-sensitive workflows across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at [_circle.com_](http://circle.com/). **What you’ll be part of:** Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by [_our company values_](http://careers.circle.com/us/en/#working-at-circle): High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. ****What you’ll be responsible for:**** Circle is looking for a Senior Analyst, Sanctions to join its Compliance Operations team and conduct detailed reviews and projects within Circle’s Sanctions function. The Senior Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end sanctions/ PEP/ adverse media review process, including the screening, investigation, analysis, and disposition of potential matches across customers, transactions, and counterparties, as well as the documentation, escalation, and reporting of sanctions-related risks in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies. ****What you 'll work on:**** * Reviewing and investigating escalated sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts, and providing well-reasoned recommendations for disposition. * Assessing general and specific sanctions licenses (e.g., OFA
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