Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the worlds leading internet financial platform companies building the foundation of a more open global economy through digital assets payment applications and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circles platform includes the worlds 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 .

What youll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization were expanding into some of the worlds strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: 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 youll be responsible for:

Circle is looking for a Senior Analyst Sanctions to join its Compliance Operations team and conduct detailed reviews and projects within Circles 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 youll 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. OFAC) to determine whether transactions are permissible.

• Maintaining and validating sanctions screening data including list updates across multiple jurisdictions.

• Conducting screening on customers counterparties vendors and employees.

• Performing ongoing testing tuning and optimization of sanctions PEP and adverse media screening systems to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives.

• Partnering with Compliance KYC and cross-functional teams to support investigations and coordinate information requests.

• Managing time-sensitive workflows across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Leveraging data automation and emerging AI tools to enhance screening investigation efficiency and overall operational effectiveness.

• Supporting broader Compliance Operations initiatives and special projects as needed.

What youll bring to Circle:

• A passion for digital currency blockchain technology and the financial systems of the future.

• Bachelors 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; a basic working understanding of such tools is expected and 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.

This role is based in our Bangalore office and requires employees to work from the office on a regular basis.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors including but not limited to: relevant experience skill set qualifications and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations as required by law.

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