Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

Circle Internet India Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Internet India Private Limited is hiring a Senior Analyst for their Sanctions function in Bangalore. The position entails conducting comprehensive reviews and managing the sanctions/PEP/adverse media review process. Ideal candidates will have a background in financial crime compliance, robust analytical skills, and experience with screening systems.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in relevant fields. This role is office-based, and familiarity with AI tools is a plus. Circle values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance.
• Hands-on experience reviewing OFAC general and specific licenses.
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews and projects within the Sanctions function.
• Review escalated sanctions alerts and provide recommendations.
• Maintain and validate sanctions screening data.

Skills

Sanctions screening

Financial crime compliance

Data analysis

Quantitative skills

Familiarity with SQL

Knowledge of sanctions frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LexisNexis Bridger

Fircosoft

Thomson Reuters

Google Suite

Job description

Position: Senior Analyst, Sanctions

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews and projects within Circle’s Sanctions function.
• Responsible for the end‑to‑end sanctions/PEP/ adverse media review process, including screening, investigation, analysis, and disposition of potential matches across customers, transactions, and counterparties.
• Document, escale, and report sanctions‑related risks in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Location

This role is based in our Bangalore office and requires employees to work from the office on a regular basis.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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