MEA Financial Crime Intelligence Lead

circle internet singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle, based in Singapore, seeks a Manager for its Financial Intelligence Unit to oversee financial crime investigations across MEA, collaborating with global teams and regulators to uphold AML and sanctions standards.

You will design MEA-specific compliance frameworks, perform risk assessments, and advance analytic capabilities using blockchain tools, reporting to stakeholders and regulators.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience conducting complex financial crime investigations.
• Nuanced understanding of regulatory environments in MEA and UAE.
• Experience with Transaction Monitoring, KYC, and regulatory advisory is a plus.
• Proficiency in blockchain forensic tools and translating data into compliance actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial crime investigations and intelligence efforts across MEA, aligning with AML and sanctions regulations.
• Design MEA-specific compliance frameworks and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with global FIU, compliance teams, product stakeholders, and regulators.
• Enhance detection capabilities and respond to evolving typologies using blockchain analytics.

Skills

Financial crime investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Tools

TRM Labs

Elliptic

Job description

Circle, based in Singapore, seeks a Manager for its Financial Intelligence Unit to oversee financial crime investigations across MEA, collaborating with global teams and regulators to uphold AML and sanctions standards.

You will design MEA-specific compliance frameworks, perform risk assessments, and advance analytic capabilities using blockchain tools, reporting to stakeholders and regulators.