Role in brief
Circle seeks a Senior Analyst for Compliance Quality Operations, focusing on quality assurance in financial crimes compliance. Ideal candidates have experience in AML processes and a keen interest in blockchain technology.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring quality control and assurance within Circle's Compliance Operations program. You will conduct quality reviews across various AML processes, including KYC onboarding and transaction monitoring, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the Compliance Quality program.
Circle is a leader in the internet financial sector, developing infrastructure for a global economy through digital assets and payment applications. The company values integrity, innovation, and efficiency, providing a flexible work environment where employees are encouraged to share new ideas and take ownership of their contributions.
The salary range for this role is between $97,500 and $127,500, reflecting the competitive nature of the industry.
Skills that matter here
- AML processes: This role involves performing quality reviews on all AML processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- SQL: Proficiency in SQL is preferred for analyzing large transactional data sets.
- Generative AI: Familiarity with generative AI models is important for optimizing compliance processes.
- Blockchain forensic tools: Experience with tools like TRM Labs is necessary for investigating financial crimes.
- Quality Control: You will oversee the quality control and assurance aspects of compliance operations.
- Stakeholder Management: The role requires partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support compliance initiatives.
Who this role suits
- Candidates should have a background in financial crimes compliance with a focus on quality assurance.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.
- A proactive and analytical mindset will help in optimizing processes and leveraging AI tools.
- Effective communication skills are important for collaborating with various stakeholders.
From the employer
- Provide Quality Control and Assurance for Circle’s Compliance Operations program.
- Complete quality reviews within defined deadlines.
- Support the Quality Control & Assurance team in delivering quality reporting.
- Perform quality reviews on all AML processes: KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, transaction monitoring alert reviews, investigations, and screening alert reviews.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to enable the Compliance Quality program.
- Drive continual process optimization, including evaluating and leveraging AI-enabled tools.
- Engage directly with outsourced partners and vendors to ensure a clear understanding of challenges and processes.
- 4+ years experience in financial crimes compliance, minimum 1 year in a quality role.
- Strong organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage time-sensitive workflows across competing priorities.
- Experience analyzing large transactional data sets, proficiency in SQL preferred.
- Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.).
- Experience working with blockchain forensic tools (e.g., TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic).
- CAMS, CFCS, or CFE certification is a plus.
- Competitive salary range: $97,500 - $127,500.
- Flexible work environment.
- Opportunity to work with a team of driven professionals.
- Engage in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This position is fully remote.
What level of seniority is this role?
This is a middle-level position.
How can I apply for this job?
Candidates can apply through Circle's careers website at https://careers.circle.com.