Senior Analyst, Compliance Quality Operations

About the role

This role focuses on maintaining the quality and assurance of Circle's Compliance Operations program. The Senior Analyst will conduct quality reviews on all Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, including Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding, transaction monitoring, and investigations. A key aspect of the work involves meeting deadlines for these reviews and contributing to quality reporting.

The position requires collaboration with various internal stakeholders to support the compliance quality program. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements, which includes exploring and utilizing AI-enabled tools. Engagement with external partners and vendors is also part of the role, ensuring clarity on operational challenges and processes.

Success in this role means consistently delivering thorough quality reviews and helping to refine compliance workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial crimes compliance and a proactive approach to leveraging technology for efficiency. This is a remote opportunity within a company that values integrity and innovation in the digital asset space.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $97,500 to $127,500.

Skills that matter here

• AML processes: The role involves performing quality reviews across all stages of Anti-Money Laundering operations, including KYC, transaction monitoring, and investigations.
• Quality Control: A primary responsibility is to provide quality control and assurance for the company's compliance operations program.
• SQL: Proficiency in SQL is preferred for analyzing large datasets related to transactions.
• Generative AI: Familiarity with generative AI models like ChatGPT is expected for process optimization.
• Blockchain forensic tools: Experience with tools such as TRM Labs is relevant for conducting investigations in the blockchain space.
• Process Optimization: The role actively drives continuous improvement in compliance workflows, including the evaluation of AI-enabled tools.

Who this role suits

• Someone with at least four years in financial crimes compliance, including one year in a quality assurance capacity.
• An individual who can manage multiple time-sensitive workflows and competing priorities effectively.
• A person who possesses strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A candidate who is proactive in evaluating and integrating new technologies, particularly AI, to improve processes.

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.