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
As a Senior AML Analyst Sanctions you will play a critical role in safeguarding Circles platform by executing and enhancing sanctions compliance processes across customers transactions and counterparties. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of sanctions PEP and adverse media reviews applying regulatory frameworks and internal policies to assess risk make informed decisions and ensure accurate documentation and escalation. This role requires strong analytical judgment attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced high-growth environment while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within Compliance Operations.

What youll work on

• Review and investigate escalated sanctions PEP and adverse media alerts and recommend appropriate dispositions

• Assess general and specific sanctions licenses (e.g. OFAC) to determine transaction permissibility

• Maintain and validate sanctions screening data including list updates across multiple jurisdictions

• Conduct sanctions screening on customers counterparties vendors and employees

• Perform testing tuning and optimization of screening systems to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives

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

• Leverage data automation and AI tools to enhance screening processes and operational efficiency

• 4 years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance within a financial institution

• Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks including OFAC HMT EU and UN

• Hands-on experience reviewing and applying sanctions licenses to transaction scenarios

• Experience with screening systems such as LexisNexis Bridger Fircosoft or Thomson Reuters

• Ability to analyze large datasets efficiently; familiarity with SQL or similar tools

• Working knowledge of payment systems including wires ACH cards and cryptocurrency transactions

• Experience in fintech or high-growth environments

• Familiarity with AI automation tools or basic scripting to improve workflows

• Professional certifications such as CAMS CFCS or CGSS

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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