Senior AML Analyst | Circle | Bengalore

Vskills; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vskills seeks an experienced Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions to review escalated sanctions, PEPs and adverse media, and to provide well-reasoned disposition recommendations.

You will assess OFAC licenses, maintain sanctions data across jurisdictions, and screen customers, vendors, and employees. You will optimize systems, collaborate with Compliance and KYC, and apply AI tools to improve efficiency and reduce false positives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sanctions screening or financial crime compliance experience in a financial institution.
• Hands-on experience reviewing OFAC general and specific licenses in real-world scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks (OFAC, HMT, EU, UN) and practical application.
• Experience with screening systems such as LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, Thomson Reuters.
• Ability to analyze large datasets efficiently; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is a plus.
• Working knowledge of payment systems (wires, ACH, cards, crypto).
• Curious mindset to adopt AI/automation tools (e.g., Claude, Codex, Cursor) to improve workflows.
• CGSS/CAMS/CFCS certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Slack, and macOS.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and investigating escalated sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts with well-reasoned disposition recommendations.
• Assessing sanctions licenses (e.g., OFAC) to determine transaction permissibility.
• Maintaining and validating sanctions screening data and license lists across jurisdictions.
• Screening customers, counterparties, vendors, and employees.
• Testing and optimization of screening systems to reduce false positives and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborating with Compliance, KYC, and cross-functional teams for investigations and data requests.
• Managing time-sensitive workflows across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leveraging data, automation, and AI tools to enhance screening and investigations.
• Supporting broader Compliance Operations initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Sanctions screening

OFAC licenses

Global sanctions

Screening systems

Data analysis

SQL basics

Payment systems

AI tools adoption

Data tools/scripting

Certifications (CGSS/CAMS/CFCS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LexisNexis Bridger

Fircosoft

Thomson Reuters

Job description

Job Role: Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

• Location: Bengalore

What You’ll Work On

• Reviewing and investigating escalated sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts, and providing well-reasoned recommendations for disposition.
• Assessing general and specific sanctions licenses (e.g., OFAC) to determine whether transactions are permissible.
• Maintaining and validating sanctions screening data, including list updates across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conducting screening on customers, counterparties, vendors, and employees.
• Performing ongoing testing, tuning, and optimization of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening systems to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives.
• Partnering with Compliance, KYC, and cross-functional teams to support investigations and coordinate information requests.
• Managing time-sensitive workflows across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leveraging data, automation, and emerging AI tools to enhance screening, investigation efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Supporting broader Compliance Operations initiatives and special projects as needed.

What You’ll Bring To Circle

• A passion for digital currency, blockchain technology, and the financial systems of the future.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.); quantitative, technical, or data-focused disciplines are a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance within a financial institution, preferably in FinTech or high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience reviewing OFAC general and specific licenses and applying them to real-world transaction scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks (e.g., OFAC, HMT, EU, UN) and their practical application.
• Experience with screening systems (e.g., LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, Thomson Reuters) and a strong understanding of alert lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets efficiently; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is a plus.
• Working knowledge of payment systems, including wires, ACH, cards, and cryptocurrency transactions.
• A curious mindset with a willingness to explore and adopt AI and automation tools (e.g., Claude, Codex, Cursor) to improve workflows; a basic working understanding of such tools is expected, and prior exposure to data tools, scripting, or process automation is strongly preferred.
• CGSS, CAMS, or CFCS certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack and Apple MacOS preferred.