Senior Analyst, AML Investigations
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Salary$98k – $116k
LocationSan Francisco - remote first in US; Salt Lake City - remote first in US; Phoenix - remote first in US; Los Angeles - remote first in US; Chicago - remote first in US; Boston - remote first in US; Austin - remote first in US; New York City - remote first in US; Miami - remote first in US; Tampa - remote first in US; Atlanta - remote first in US; Columbus - remote first in US; Boise - remote first in US; San Diego - remote first in US; Minneapolis - remote first in US; Houston - remote first in US; Raleigh - remote first in US; Nashville - remote first in US; Kansas City - remote first in US; Charlotte - remote first in US; Portland - remote first in US; Philadelphia - remote first in US; Dallas - remote first in US; Washington D.C. - remote first in US; Seattle - remote first in US
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience4+ yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
B.A./B.S. degree
4+ years experience conducting AML alert review, investigation and applicable reporting, strong knowledge of AML regulations
Experience writing clear, well-supported SAR/STR narratives and communicating findings to senior stakeholders, law enforcement, or regulators
Deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems, VASPs, and evolving global AML/CFT regulations
Extensive experience working with blockchain forensic tools (e.g., TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic)
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with a close attention to detail and confidence to make a reasoned and supported decision
Works well under pressure and tight deadlines with an ability to prioritize workloads and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner
Experience and comfort working in an ever changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands
Proven experience working collaboratively and effectively with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and internal teams
Ability to understand complex business problems, break down analytical projects into a structured approach, and formalize complex ideas into well defined logic
Quantitative or technical degree
Experience analyzing large transactional data sets; SQL experience is a plus
CAMS, CFCS or CFE certification is a plus
Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack and Apple MacOS preferred
Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development
Experience applying artificial intelligence, automation, or machine learning tools to optimize AML workflows, such as alert triage, data enrichment, and investigative analysis
Skills
TRM Labs
Chainalysis
Elliptic
SQL
Google Suite
Slack
Apple MacOS
ChatGPT
Gemini
About the company
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.
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: 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.
Responsibilities
What you’ll be responsible for:
About the role
As a Senior Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations, you’ll join our Investigation Operations (IO) team to detect fraudulent activity, suspicious/illegal behaviors and patterns as well as drive projects focused on preventing and detecting financial crime. The ideal candidate is a highly inquisitive individual with a background in AML compliance, who enjoys analytical challenges and is passionate about blockchain technology.
What you’ll work on:
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Investigating complex and escalated investigations, including L2 escalations from AML alerts, enhanced monitoring reviews, and L1 transaction monitoring reviews, and identifying activity which may lead to filing suspicious activity reports, as required by law.
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Owning cases end to end, making and documenting the decision to file or not file, and drafting and filing high-quality SARs/STRs.
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Occasionally working transaction monitoring alerts, as-needed, and identifying trends across all work types when appropriate.
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Assisting in fulfilling requests from and providing support to, external parties, such as law enforcement and banking partners, and internal parties, such as policy, legal and Compliance Operations partners.
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Escalating significant risks and findings to the MLRO and compliance leadership, and supporting regulator and audit inquiries.
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Ensuring customers are compliant with the laws and regulations to satisfy Circle’s obligations to the appropriate regulatory authorities.
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Maintaining a strong operational focus with the ability to manage time sensitive workflows across competing priorities.
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Collaborating with policy and compliance data and technology teams to share trends and insights, and driving improvements to detection models, thresholds, and typology coverage to create greater efficiency and more valuable work products for the IO team.
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As needed, conduct training and provide feedback to IO analysts.
Requirements
What you’ll bring to Circle:
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A passion for harnessing the power of digital currency and blockchain technology and services built on top of it.
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B.A./B.S. degree; quantitative or technical degree a plus.
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4+ years experience conducting AML alert review, investigation and applicable reporting, strong knowledge of AML regulations.
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Experience writing clear, well-supported SAR/STR narratives and communicating findings to senior stakeholders, law enforcement, or regulators.
•
Deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems, VASPs, and evolving global AML/CFT regulations.
•
Extensive experience working with blockchain forensic tools (e.g., TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic).
•
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with a close attention to detail and confidence to make a reasoned and supported decision.
•
Experience analyzing large transactional data sets; SQL experience is a plus.
•
Works well under pressure and tight deadlines with an ability to prioritize workloads and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
•
Experience and comfort working in an ever changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
•
Proven experience working collaboratively and effectively with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and internal teams.
•
Ability to understand complex business problems, break down analytical projects into a structured approach, and formalize complex ideas into well defined logic.
•
CAMS, CFCS or CFE certification is a plus.
•
Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack and Apple MacOS preferred.
•
Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development.
•
Experience applying artificial intelligence, automation, or machine learning tools to optimize AML workflows, such as alert triage, data enrichment, and investigative analysis.
Legal
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.
Base Pay Range: $97,500 - $115,833
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.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.