Role in brief
Circle is seeking a Senior Analyst for AML KYC to ensure compliance and conduct detailed client reviews in a remote setting. Candidates should have extensive experience in AML and KYC, particularly in the crypto space.
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About the role
As a Senior Analyst at Circle, you will be responsible for reviewing high-risk client relationships to ensure compliance with customer due diligence requirements. Your work will involve critically examining customer profiles, updating KYC files, and collaborating with various teams to gather necessary documentation.
Circle operates in the digital finance sector, focusing on blockchain technology and digital assets. Success in this role means effectively identifying risk factors and red flags in client relationships while staying informed about industry trends related to financial crime and compliance.
The salary for this position ranges from $97,500 to $127,500, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.
Skills that matter here
- AML: This role requires a deep understanding of AML practices to review and monitor customer compliance.
- KYC: You will conduct detailed KYC reviews to ensure customer due diligence is thorough and accurate.
- Blockchain: A strong grasp of blockchain technology is essential for assessing client business models and risk.
- Risk Management: You will be responsible for identifying and managing risks associated with high-risk clients.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication is necessary for collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Detail-oriented analysis is crucial for examining client documentation and identifying potential issues.
Who this role suits
- You have a background in financial compliance, particularly in AML and KYC.
- You thrive in a remote work environment and can adapt to changing demands.
- You enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and value direct communication.
- You are detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
From the employer
What you'll work on:
- Reviewing higher and high risk client relationships to ensure that customer due diligence is complete and accurate and meets applicable specialized and enhanced due diligence requirements.
- Critically examining customer profile changes and documentation obtained during the periodic review process for material changes in risk factors and red flags.
- Updating internal records to enrich customer KYC files.
- Ensuring the customer's nature of business aligns with their business models and profiles.
- Escalating and drafting executive level risk acceptance memos for customers with red flags and higher risk attributes and succinctly summarizing findings and next steps.
- Collaborating with the Customer Service team and Relationship Managers to obtain all necessary supporting documentation to fulfill KYC due diligence requirements.
- Partnering with team leads within the region to facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Monitoring industry trends relative to money laundering or fraud schemes including detection and reporting of suspicious activity.
- Performing any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and related to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the Company.
What you’ll bring to Circle:
- A passion for harnessing the power of digital currency and blockchain technology and services built on top of it. Deep understanding of blockchain technology.
- An innovative and creative mind looking to suggest new solutions to old problems.
- Proven experience working collaboratively and effectively with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and internal teams. Appreciate direct communication.
- Experience and comfort working in an ever changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands. Never tired of learning.
- B.A./B.S. degree; quantitative or technical degree a plus.
- 4+ years of relevant experience in AML and KYC reviews for corporates, with 2 years in crypto, preferable in ongoing monitoring of higher and high risk customers.
- Detail-oriented, highly analytical and comfortable digging into data.
- Strong communication skills and presence, ability to interface with internal and external teams.
- CAMS, CFCS or CFE certification is a plus.
- Work effectively in a fully remote environment with teams spanning multiple time-zones (our team is across the US, Europe & APAC).
- Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.
What Circle Offers:
- Flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
- Competitive salary range: $97,500 - $127,500.
- 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.
- Participation in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This role is fully remote, allowing you to work with teams across multiple time zones.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in AML and KYC, with 2 years specifically in the crypto sector.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through Circle's website at http://circle.com/.
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